Bill C-430

2nd Session, 40th Parliament,

57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009

house of commons of canada

BILL C-430

An Act respecting a day to increase public awareness about epilepsy

Whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to assist in efforts to educate and increase awareness about people living with epilepsy among members of the public;

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 Purple Day Act.

PURPLE DAY

2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the 26th day of March shall be known as “Purple Day”.

3. On the 26th day of March, people are encouraged to wear the colour purple to indicate their support for people with epilepsy and to increase public awareness of this disorder.

4. For greater certainty, Purple Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.