C-453
Second Session, Fortieth Parliament,
57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009
HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
BILL C-453
An Act respecting Williams Syndrome Awareness Week
first reading, October 5, 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. Siksay
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SUMMARY
This enactment designates the week of August 1 to 7 in every year as “Williams Syndrome Awareness Week”.
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2nd Session, 40th Parliament,
57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009
house of commons of canada
BILL C-453
An Act respecting Williams Syndrome Awareness Week
Whereas Williams Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is caused by a chromosomal abnormality;
Whereas it is a randomly occurring non-hereditary condition that affects brain development and may result in physical infirmity;
And whereas designating a week to reflect upon this condition and its impact on individ- uals would raise awareness of the condition, advance education and research on this condition and encourage the integration into society of those afflicted by it;
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 Williams Syndrome Awareness Week Act.
WILLIAMS SYNDROME AWARENESS WEEK
Williams Syndrome Awareness Week
2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the week of August 1 to 7 shall be known as “Williams Syndrome Awareness Week”.
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