Bill C-40: An Act to establish National Seniors Day

Third Session, Fortieth Parliament, 59 Elizabeth II, 2010 STATUTES OF CANADA 2010CHAPTER 13 An Act to establish National Seniors Day ASSENTED TO 18th NOVEMBER, 2010 BILL C-40 SUMMARY This enactment designates October 1 in each year as National Seniors Day. Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address:http://www.parl.gc.ca .vis1 {position: absolute;display:block;} .vis2 {position: static;} 59 ELIZABETH II —————— CHAPTER 13 An Act to establish National Seniors Day [Assented to 18th November, 2010] Preamble Whereas Parliament wishes to acknowledge the contribution of seniors to Canadian society and to the Canadian economy; Whereas seniors contribute in many ways, including by sharing their experiences, expertise and knowledge with other generations; Whereas the contribution of seniors is invaluable and ongoing; And whereas October 1 is recognized as the International Day of Older Persons; 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 Celebrating Canada’s Seniors Act. NATIONAL SENIORS DAY Designation 2. Throughout Canada, in each year, October 1 is to be known as National Seniors Day. Not holiday or non-juridical day 3. For greater certainty, National Seniors Day is not a 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