This enactment recognizes Charlottetown as the birthplace of Confederation.

Preamble

Whereas, on September 1, 1864, leaders of the governments and legislatures of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada met in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and created a shared vision of a union of the British North American colonies and the creation of a new country;

Whereas the ambitions and ideals that flourished at and grew out of the Charlottetown Conference are the basis for the nation of Canada;

Whereas the rich heritage of Charlottetown is reflec-ted in the recognition of Province House, where the discussions took place, as a national historic site and in the recognition of other national historic sites in Charlottetown in view of their strong association with the birth of this country;

Whereas, by Proclamation of the Prime Minister of Canada on September 1, 1996, the role of Charlottetown as the birthplace of Confederation was recognized and affirmed as an integral part of our Canadian heritage;

And whereas September 1, 2014, marked the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference and the birth of Confederation;

Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: