C-214
First Session, Fortieth Parliament,
57 Elizabeth II, 2008
HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
BILL C-214
An Act respecting a Tartan Day
first reading, November 21, 2008
NOTE
3rd Session, 40th Parliament
This bill was introduced during the First Session of the 40th Parliament. Pursuant to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons, it is deemed to have been considered and approved at all stages completed at the time of prorogation of the Second Session. The number of the bill remains unchanged.
Mr. Stoffer
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SUMMARY
This enactment designates the sixth day of April in each and every year as “Tartan Day”.
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1st Session, 40th Parliament,
57 Elizabeth II, 2008
house of commons of canada
BILL C-214
An Act respecting a Tartan Day
Whereas Canadians of Scottish descent have played an influential role in the development of Canada and have contributed immensely to the arts, the sciences, politics, law, and other fields;
Whereas over four million Canadians claim Scottish roots, thereby constituting the fifth largest ethnic group in Canada;
And whereas Tartan Day has been proclaimed in each of the provinces of Canada;
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 Tartan Day Act.
TARTAN DAY
Tartan Day
2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the sixth day of April shall be known as “Tartan Day”.
Not a legal holiday
3. For greater certainty, Tartan Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.
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