Bill C-211
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C-211
First Session, Fortieth Parliament,
57 Elizabeth II, 2008
HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
BILL C-211
An Act respecting a Seniors' Day
first reading, November 21, 2008
NOTE
3rd Session, 40th Parliament
This bill was introduced during the First Session of the 40th Parliament. Pursuant to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons, it is deemed to have been considered and approved at all stages completed at the time of prorogation of the Second Session. The number of the bill remains unchanged.
Mr. Stoffer
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SUMMARY
This enactment designates the first Sunday of February in each and every year as “Seniors’ Day” in recognition of the contribution made by seniors to Canadian society.
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1st Session, 40th Parliament,
57 Elizabeth II, 2008
house of commons of canada
BILL C-211
An Act respecting a Seniors' Day
Whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to recognize the contributions of seniors to Canadian society and to express Canada’s appreciation for that contribution;
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
SHORT TITLE
Short title
1. This Act may be cited as the Seniors’ Day Act.
SENIORS’ DAY
Seniors’ Day
2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the first Sunday of February shall be known as “Seniors’ Day” in recognition of the contributions made by seniors to Canadian society.
Not a legal holiday
3. For greater certainty, Seniors’ Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.
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