Ontario Bill 146 (42nd Parliament, 1st Session)
Bill 146, 42-1
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Bill 146, Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day Act, 2019
Rasheed, Hon. Kaleed
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EXPLANATORY
NOTE
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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