C-388
First Session, Forty-first Parliament,
60 Elizabeth II, 2011-2012
HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
BILL C-388
An Act to establish a National Vitamin D Day
first reading, February 2, 2012
NOTE
2nd Session, 41st Parliament
This bill was introduced during the First Session of the 41st 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 First Session. The number of the bill remains unchanged.
Mr. Lunney
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SUMMARY
This enactment designates November 2 in each and every year as “National Vitamin D Day”.
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1st Session, 41st Parliament,
60 Elizabeth II, 2011-2012
house of commons of canada
BILL C-388
An Act to establish a National Vitamin D Day
Preamble
Whereas abundant scientific research in the past decade has underscored the vital role of vitamin D in boosting immune response and reducing the risk of serious diseases, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, multiple sclerosis and viral infections such as the flu;
Whereas municipal proclamations declaring November 2 Vitamin D Day have been adopted by cities across Canada from Vancouver to St. John’s;
Whereas improving the health of Canadians and reducing the burden of illness on Canadian families and our health care system is in the national interest;
And whereas declaring November 2 National Vitamin D Day will further public knowledge, discussion and use of a cost-effective personal health measure;
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 National Vitamin D Day Act.
NATIONAL VITAMIN D DAY
National Vitamin D Day
2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, November 2 is to be known as “National Vitamin D Day”.
Not a legal holiday
3. For greater certainty, National Vitamin D Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.
Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of Commons