4023242nd Session, 40th Parliament,57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009house of commons of canadaBILL C-462An Act respecting a day to honour Canada's marine industryPreamble
Whereas Canada recognizes the importance of its rich marine history and the importance of the marine industry today;Whereas the marine industry handles Canada’s imports, exports, domestic shipments and millions of annual cruise passengers;Whereas Canada's marine industry provides an incredibly safe, efficient and environmentally smart way to transport goods and persons; Whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to pay special tribute to the marine industry for the many benefits that it provides to this country;And whereas Canada would like to honour those who currently serve and who have served as merchant mariners in service to their country;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 Canada Marine Day Act.CANADA MARINE DAYCanada Marine Day
2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the last Monday in May shall be known as “Canada Marine Day”. Not a legal holiday
3. For greater certainty, Canada Marine 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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