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First Session, Forty-fourth Parliament,

70-71 Elizabeth II – 1-2-3 Charles III, 2021-2022-2023-2024

SENATE OF CANADA

BILL S-288
An Act respecting Inherited Blood Disorders Awareness Day

FIRST READING, September 19, 2024

THE HONOURABLE SENATOR CORDY

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SUMMARY

This enactment designates October 18th in each and every year as “Inherited Blood Disorders Awareness Day”.

Available on the Senate of Canada website at the following address:
www.sencanada.ca/en


1st Session, 44th Parliament,

70-71 Elizabeth II – 1-2-3 Charles III, 2021-2022-2023-2024

SENATE OF CANADA

BILL S-288

An Act respecting Inherited Blood Disorders Awareness Day

Preamble

Whereas inherited blood disorders affect both the cellular and non-cellular components of blood;

Whereas cellular blood disorders affect red cells and platelets and may also affect cellular and non-cellular blood proteins, including clotting factors;

Whereas, while inherited blood disorders are observed in all ethnic groups, some blood disorders may be more prevalent within certain groups of Canadians;

Whereas it is important to expand efforts in Canada that advance new and innovative treatments for inherited blood disorders;

Whereas it is also important to advance advocacy initiatives to meet the needs of Canadians living with inherited blood disorders and to ensure their equal access to health care services no matter where they live in Canada;

Whereas bringing otherwise separate and unique rare inherited blood disorders under one umbrella will maximize visibility and advocacy for patients, many of whom belong to marginalized communities that do not have adequate access to medical care;

Whereas raising awareness will promote better care, treatment, research, capacity-building and education across Canada in relation to inherited blood disorders;

And whereas recognizing a inherited blood disorders awareness day will make Canada a world leader;

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

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1This Act may be cited as the Inherited Blood Disorders Awareness Day Act.

Inherited Blood Disorders Awareness Day

Inherited Blood Disorders Awareness Day

2Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the 18th day of October is to be known as “Inherited Blood Disorders Awareness Day”.

Not a legal holiday

3For greater certainty, Inherited Blood Disorders Awareness Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.

Published under authority of the Senate of Canada

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