Bill C-597

3rd Session, 40th Parliament,

59 Elizabeth II, 2010

house of commons of canada

BILL C-597

An Act respecting a Military and Veteran Families Week

Whereas the families — particularly spouses and children — of past and present members of the Canadian Forces make sacrifices for their loved ones and their country and share in the burden of protecting Canada;

Whereas past and present members of the Canadian Forces are a source of pride and honour for all Canadians;

Whereas the establishment of a week for military and veteran families will raise awareness of the sacrifices made by these families, at Veterans Affairs, throughout the Government of Canada and among the Canadian population as a whole;

Whereas the Government of Canada wishes to designate a week to recognize the contributions of military and veteran families and celebrate their spirit with appropriate activities and ceremonies that pay tribute to, support, and thank them;

And whereas the Government of Canada wishes to confirm its commitment to improving the quality of life of military and veteran families by ensuring adequate resources and supports for spouses and children;

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 Military and Veteran Families Week Act.

MILITARY AND VETERAN FAMILIES WEEK

2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the week of February 1 to 7 shall be known as “Military and Veteran Families Week”.