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Bill 146, Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day Act, 2019

Rasheed, Hon. Kaleed

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The

Bill proclaims the first Friday of June in each year as Stop Cyberbullying in

Ontario Day.

Bill 146 2019

Act to proclaim Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day

Preamble

Cyberbullying

consists of electronic communication that, directly or indirectly, causes or is

likely to cause harm to another individual’s physical or mental health and

wellbeing. It can include intimidation, threats and harassment, and can have

significant and lifelong negative effects on children and adults.

Ontario

has seen an increase in cases of cyberbullying. Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day

will increase awareness of the problem of cyberbullying and help lead to its prevention.

It will help give children and adults the tools they need to protect themselves

from cyberbullying by encouraging discussion in schools and workplaces.

Therefore,

Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of

the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Stop

Cyberbullying in Ontario Day

The

first Friday of June in each year is proclaimed as Stop Cyberbullying in

Ontario Day.

Commencement

This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.

Short

title

The

short title of this Act is the Stop

Cyberbullying in Ontario Day Act, 2019 .

Date Bill stage Event Outcome Committee

November 20, 2019

First Reading

Vote

Carried

Debates and Progress

First Reading

November 20, 2019

Committee

Second Reading

Committee

Third Reading

Royal Assent

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