Bill C-311
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1st Session, 37th Parliament, 49-50 Elizabeth II, 2001
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House of Commons of Canada
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BILL C-311 |
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An Act to provide for the recognition of the
Canadien Horse as the national horse of
Canada
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| Preamble
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Whereas the Canadien Horse was
introduced into Canada in 1665, when the
King of France sent horses from his own
stables to the people of his North American
colony;
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Whereas the Canadien Horse increased in
number during the ensuing century to become
an invaluable ally to the settlers in their efforts
to survive and prosper in their new home;
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Whereas all Canadians who have known
the Canadien Horse have made clear their
high esteem for the qualities of great strength
and endurance, resilience, intelligence and
good temper that distinguish the breed;
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Whereas the Canadien Horse was at one
time in danger of being lost through
interbreeding or as a casualty of war, but has
survived these perils;
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Whereas, since 1885 and all during the
present century, widespread and increasingly
successful efforts have been made to
re-establish and preserve the Canadien Horse;
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And Whereas the Government of Canada
wishes to recognize the unique place of the
Canadien Horse in the history of Canada;
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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 |
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1. This Act may be cited as the National
Horse of Canada Act.
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THE NATIONAL HORSE |
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2. The breed of horse known as the
Canadien Horse is hereby recognized and
declared to be the national horse of Canada.
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