C-211First Session, Fortieth Parliament,57 Elizabeth II, 2008HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADABILL C-211An Act respecting a Seniors' Dayfirst reading, November 21, 2008Mr. Stoffer401045Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address:
http://www.parl.gc.caSUMMARYThis enactment designates the first Sunday of February in each and every year as “Seniors’ Day” in recognition of the contribution made by seniors to Canadian society.4010451st Session, 40th Parliament,57 Elizabeth II, 2008house of commons of canadaBILL C-211An Act respecting a Seniors' DayPreamble
Whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to recognize the contributions of seniors to Canadian society and to express Canada’s appreciation for that contribution;Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:SHORT TITLEShort title
1. This Act may be cited as the Seniors’ Day Act.SENIORS’ DAYSeniors’ Day
2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the first Sunday of February shall be known as “Seniors’ Day” in recognition of the contributions made by seniors to Canadian society.Not a legal holiday
3. For greater certainty, Seniors’ Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of Commons
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