C-430
Second Session, Fortieth Parliament,
57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009
HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
BILL C-430
An Act respecting a day to increase public awareness about epilepsy
first reading, June 19, 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. Regan
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SUMMARY
This enactment designates the 26th day of March in each and every year as “Purple Day”.
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2nd Session, 40th Parliament,
57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009
house of commons of canada
BILL C-430
An Act respecting a day to increase public awareness about epilepsy
Whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to assist in efforts to educate and increase awareness about people living with epilepsy among members of the public;
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 Purple Day Act.
PURPLE DAY
Purple Day
2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the 26th day of March shall be known as 
“Purple Day”.
Wearing purple
3. On the 26th day of March, people are encouraged to wear the colour purple to indicate their support for people with epilepsy and to increase public awareness of this disorder.
Not a legal holiday
4. For greater certainty, Purple Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.
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