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2nd Session, 43rd Parliament

(2026) FIRST READING

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The printed version remains the official version.

ROSALYN BIRD

BILL M 231 – 2026

VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS MONTH ACT

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Veterans and First Responders Month

Commencement

This Bill establishes the month of November as "Veterans and First Responders Month" in British Columbia.

Preamble

WHEREAS veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and first responders, including police officers, firefighters, paramedics, search and rescue personnel, emergency dispatchers and other emergency service workers, have served and continue to serve British Columbians with courage, professionalism and dedication;

AND

WHEREAS veterans and first responders have made and continue to make substantial contributions to the safety, security, resilience and well-being of communities throughout British Columbia;

AND

WHEREAS the month of November holds particular significance as a time of remembrance and reflection, including Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8 and Remembrance Day on November 11, when British Columbians honour the service and sacrifice of veterans and those who have served in uniform;

AND

WHEREAS the designation of November as Veterans and First Responders Month will provide an opportunity to coordinate, support and promote initiatives that recognize service, commemorate sacrifice and educate future generations about the vital role that veterans and first responders play in British Columbian society;

AND

WHEREAS the Legislature wishes to recognize and honour the service, sacrifice and ongoing contributions of veterans and first responders across British Columbia;

THEREFORE HIS MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia, enacts as follows:

Veterans and First Responders Month

1 The month of November is "Veterans and First Responders Month" throughout British Columbia.

Commencement

2 This Act comes into force on the date of Royal Assent.

Explanatory Note

This Bill establishes the month of November as "Veterans and First Responders Month" in British Columbia.

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