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Bill C-479

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2nd Session, 36th Parliament,
48-49 Elizabeth II, 1999-2000

The House of Commons of Canada

BILL C-479

An Act respecting Terry Fox Day

Preamble

whereas Terry Fox showed courage and determination in his fight against cancer;

and whereas the people of Canada wish to honour Terry Fox and to recognize his contribution to Canadian life; and

now therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:

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Short title

1. This Act may be cited as the Terry Fox Day Act.

TERRY FOX DAY

Terry Fox Day

2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the second Sunday after Labour Day shall be known under the name of ``Terry Fox Day''.