C-4034059Elizabeth II2010An Act to establish National Seniors DayCelebrating Canada’s Seniors ActCelebrating Canada’s Seniors20196

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C-27.413201090570PreambleWhereas 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 title1This Act may be cited as the Celebrating Canada’s Seniors Act.

National Seniors Day

Designation2Throughout Canada, in each year, October 1 is to be known as National Seniors Day.

Not holiday or non-juridical day3For greater certainty, National Seniors Day is not a holiday or a non-juridical day.