Nanjing Massacre Commemorative Day Act, 2016 Wong, Soo — Bill 79 (41st Parliament, 2nd Session)

Bill 79, 41-2

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Bill 79, Nanjing Massacre Commemorative Day Act, 2016

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Bill 79 2016

An Act to proclaim

the Nanjing Massacre Commemorative Day

Preamble

The

events of World War II in the Pacific theatre are well known around the world,

particularly the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Events

like these form the primary foundation for historical studies and international

commemorations. However, until now, Ontarians have not had the opportunity for

a thorough discussion and examination of the World War II atrocities in Asia, and

many are unfamiliar with this part of history. It is important for Ontarians to

reflect and to educate themselves about the enduring lessons of the Nanjing

Massacre.

one of the most diverse provinces in Canada, Ontario is recognized as an

inclusive society. Ontario is also the home of one of the largest Asian

populations in Canada. Currently, some Ontarians have direct relationships with

victims and survivors of the Nanjing Massacre.

is important to designate December 13th as the Nanjing Massacre Commemorative

Day in Ontario. It will provide an opportunity for all Ontarians, especially

the Asian community, to gather, remember, and honour the victims and families

affected by the Nanjing Massacre, an atrocity where over 200,000 Chinese

civilians and soldiers alike were indiscriminately killed in the Japanese

capture of the city.

Therefore,

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

the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Nanjing

Massacre Commemorative Day

1. December

13 in each year is proclaimed as Nanjing Massacre Commemorative Day.

Commencement

2. This

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

Short

title

3. The

short title of this Act is the Nanjing Massacre

Commemorative Day Act, 2016 .

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The

Bill proclaims December 13 in each year as the Nanjing Massacre Commemorative

Day.

Date Bill stage Activity Committee

December 8, 2016

Ordered referred to Standing Committee

Standing Committee on Justice Policy

December 8, 2016

Second Reading

Carried

December 8, 2016

Second Reading

Debate

December 5, 2016

First Reading

Carried

Debates and Progress

First Reading

December 5, 2016

Committee

Second Reading

December 8, 2016

Ms. Soo Wong, Mr. Raymond Sung Joon Cho, Mr. Peter Tabuns, Mr. Han Dong, Mrs. Gila Martow, Mr. Percy Hatfield, Hon. Michael Chan, Mr. Gilles Bisson, Hon. Reza Moridi, Hon. Chris Ballard

December 8, 2016

Declared carried. Referred to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy.

Committee

Standing Committee on Justice Policy

Third Reading

Royal Assent

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