Bill S-37
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S-37
First Session, Thirty-seventh Parliament,
49-50 Elizabeth II, 2001
SENATE OF CANADA
BILL S-37
An Act respecting a National Acadian Day
first reading, December 13, 2001
The Honourable Senator Comeau
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Summary
This enactment designates the 15th day of August in each and every year as “National Acadian Day”.
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1st Session, 37th Parliament,
49-50 Elizabeth II, 2001
senate of canada
BILL S-37
An Act respecting a National Acadian Day
Preamble
WHEREAS the Acadian people have contributed, for nearly 400 years, to the economic, cultural and social vitality of Canada;
WHEREAS August 15 has been, since 1881, the day on which Acadians celebrate National Acadian Day;
WHEREAS the Acadian people’s identity is defined by their language, their culture and their customs;
AND WHEREAS it is important to encourage Acadians to be proud of their heritage;
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
1. This Act may be cited as National Acadian Day Act.
National Acadian Day
2. Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the 15th day of August shall be known under the name of “National Acadian Day”.
Published under authority of the Senate of Canada