Bill C-579: An Act respecting a National Local Food Day

C-579 Third Session, Fortieth Parliament, 59 Elizabeth II, 2010 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-579 An Act respecting a National Local Food Day first reading, October 7, 2010 Mr. Allen (Welland) 403149 SUMMARY This enactment designates the Friday before Thanksgiving Day in each and every year as “National Local Food 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;} 3rd Session, 40th Parliament, 59 Elizabeth II, 2010 house of commons of canada BILL C-579 An Act respecting a National Local Food Day Preamble Whereas Canada’s national sovereignty is dependent on the safety and security of our food supply; Whereas strengthening the connection between consumers and producers of Canadian food contributes to our nation’s social, environmental and economic well-being; Whereas support for local farmers contributes to a sustainable Canadian agriculture industry; And whereas the people of Canada will benefit from a national local food day to celebrate food as one of the most elemental characteristics of all of the cultures that populate this nation; 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 Local Food Day Act. NATIONAL LOCAL FOOD DAY National Local Food Day 2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the Friday before Thanksgiving Day shall be known as “National Local Food Day”. Not a legal holiday 3. For greater certainty, National Local Food 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