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59 ELIZABETH II
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CHAPTER 13
An Act to establish National Seniors Day
[Assented to 18th November, 2010]
Preamble
Whereas Parliament wishes to acknowledge the contribution of seniors to Canadian society and to the Canadian economy;
Whereas seniors contribute in many ways, including by sharing their experiences, expertise and knowledge with other generations;
Whereas the contribution of seniors is invaluable and ongoing;
And whereas October 1 is recognized as the International Day of Older Persons;
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 Celebrating Canada’s Seniors Act.
NATIONAL SENIORS DAY
Designation
2. Throughout Canada, in each year, October 1 is to be known as National Seniors Day.
Not holiday or non-juridical day
3. For greater certainty, National Seniors Day is not a holiday or a non-juridical day.
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