C-421
Second Session, Fortieth Parliament,
57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009
HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
BILL C-421
An Act respecting an Emergency Services Appreciation Day
first reading, June 16, 2009
NOTE
3rd Session, 40th Parliament
This bill was introduced during the Second 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. Thibeault
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SUMMARY
This enactment designates the third Saturday in June in each and every year as “Emergency Services Appreciation Day”.
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2nd Session, 40th Parliament,
57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009
house of commons of canada
BILL C-421
An Act respecting an Emergency Services Appreciation Day
Whereas emergency services are essential and integral to the existence of Canadian communities;
Whereas emergency services personnel often make personal sacrifices to fulfil their obligations and responsibilities;
And whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to recognize the sacrifices made by emergency services personnel, and show its gratitude for the services these individual provide;
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 Emergency Services Appreciation Day Act.
EMERGENCY SERVICES APPRECIATION DAY
Emergency Services Appreciation Day
2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the third Saturday of June shall be known as “Emergency Services Appreciation Day” in recognition and support of the work performed by police, fire and emergency ambulance personnel on a daily basis in communities across Canada.
Not a legal holiday
3. For greater certainty, Emergency Services Appreciation Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.
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