p42 s1 bill 211 b211 e.pdf

Ontario — Debates (Hansard)

1ST SESSION, 42ND LEGISLATURE, ONTARIO ELIZABETH II, 2020 Bill

An Act to proclaim the month of October Dwarfism Awareness and Acceptance Month Ms F. Gélinas Private Member’s Bill 1st Reading October 6, 2020 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Royal Assent Bill

An 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. By 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. ______________ EXPLANATORY NOTE The Bill proclaims the month of October in each year Dwarfism Awareness and Acceptance Month.

Document details

Collection	Ontario — Debates (Hansard)
Citation	p42 s1 bill 211 b211 e.pdf
Type	bill
Volume / chapter	p42 s1 bill 211 b211 e.pdf
Language	en
Format	pdf
Source	PROVINCIAL
Identifier	ac9e9c90e73b59fe052ea437609ae66b5e80a92e

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