Bill C-505: An Act respecting a National Appreciation Day

C-505 Third Session, Fortieth Parliament, 59 Elizabeth II, 2010 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-505 An Act respecting a National Appreciation Day first reading, April 14, 2010 Mr. Kramp 401090 SUMMARY This enactment designates the third day of March in each and every year as a day for the people of Canada to express appreciation for the heroic work of members of the Canadian Forces and emergency response professionals, including police officers, firefighters and paramedics. Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address:http://www.parl.gc.ca 3rd Session, 40th Parliament, 59 Elizabeth II, 2010 house of commons of canada BILL C-505 An Act respecting a National Appreciation Day Preamble Whereas members of the Canadian Forces and emergency response professionals, including police officers, firefighters and paramedics, risk their lives every day to rescue, protect and care for people in Canada and throughout the world; And whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to recognize their immense contribution to society and to express the appreciation of the Canadian people for their heroic efforts; 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 Appreciation Day Act. NATIONAL APPRECIATION DAY National Appreciation Day 2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the third day of March shall be known as “National Appreciation Day” in recognition of the contribution to society made by members of the Canadian Forces and emergency response professionals, including police officers, firefighters and paramedics. Not a legal holiday 3. For greater certainty, National Appreciation Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day. Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from:Publishing and Depository ServicesPublic Works and Government Services Canada