Ontario Bill 211 (42nd Parliament, 1st Session)
Bill 211, 42-1
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Bill 211, Dwarfism Awareness and Acceptance Month Act, 2020
Gélinas, France
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EXPLANATORY
NOTE
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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