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Bill 211, Dwarfism Awareness and Acceptance Month Act, 2020

Gélinas, France

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EXPLANATORY

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The

Bill proclaims the month of October in each year Dwarfism Awareness and

Acceptance Month.

Bill 211 2020

Act to proclaim the month of October Dwarfism Awareness and Acceptance Month

Preamble

October

is Dwarfism Awareness and Acceptance Month in many jurisdictions around the

world. Dwarfism Awareness and Acceptance Month is intended to increase public

knowledge, create positive awareness and change negative misconceptions of

people born with dwarfism.

proclaiming October as Dwarfism Awareness and Acceptance Month, the Province of

Ontario contributes to raising awareness amongst the general public of dwarfism

and promoting a positive image of and a more supportive social, emotional and

educational environment for people of short stature and their families.

Therefore,

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

the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Dwarfism

Awareness and Acceptance Month

The

month of October in each year is proclaimed Dwarfism Awareness and Acceptance

Month.

Commencement

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

Short

title

The

short title of this Act is the Dwarfism Awareness and

Acceptance Month Act, 2020 .

Date Bill stage Event Outcome Committee

October 6, 2020

First Reading

Vote

Carried

Debates and Progress

First Reading

October 6, 2020

Committee

Second Reading

Committee

Third Reading

Royal Assent

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