Bill C-327

2nd Session, 40th Parliament,

57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009

house of commons of canada

BILL C-327

An Act respecting a Canadian Autism Day

Whereas Autism Spectrum Disorder affects persons in all aspects of their lives, including learning, physical abilities and socialization;

Whereas the rate at which children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder is increasing alarmingly;

And whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to raise awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder;

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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1. This Act may be cited as the Canadian Autism Day Act.

CANADIAN AUTISM DAY

2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the 23rd day of April shall be known as “Canadian Autism Day” in recognition and support of the many Canadians affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.

3. For greater certainty, Canadian Autism Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.