Bill C-453

2nd Session, 40th Parliament,

57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009

house of commons of canada

BILL C-453

An Act respecting Williams Syndrome Awareness Week

Whereas Williams Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is caused by a chromosomal abnormality;

Whereas it is a randomly occurring non-hereditary condition that affects brain development and may result in physical infirmity;

And whereas designating a week to reflect upon this condition and its impact on individ- uals would raise awareness of the condition, advance education and research on this condition and encourage the integration into society of those afflicted by it;

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 Williams Syndrome Awareness Week Act.

WILLIAMS SYNDROME AWARENESS WEEK

2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the week of August 1 to 7 shall be known as “Williams Syndrome Awareness Week”.