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Bill 58, Family Caregiver Day Act, 2018

Gélinas, France

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EXPLANATORY

NOTE

The

Bill proclaims the first Tuesday in April in each year as Family Caregiver Day.

Bill 58 2018

Act to proclaim Family Caregiver Day

Preamble

“Family

caregiver” is the term used for a family member, friend or person of choice who

gives unpaid care to someone who has care needs due to a disability, a

physical, neurological or mental condition, a chronic illness, frailty or age.

Recognition and awareness of these caregivers should be increased, and their

valuable social and economic contribution to society should be acknowledged and

supported.

Therefore,

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

the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Family

Caregiver Day

The

first Tuesday in April in each year is proclaimed as Family Caregiver Day.

Commencement

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

Short

title

The

short title of this Act is the Family Caregiver Day

Act, 2018 .

Date Bill stage Event Outcome Committee

November 20, 2018

First Reading

Vote

Carried

Debates and Progress

First Reading

November 20, 2018

Committee

Second Reading

Committee

Third Reading

Royal Assent

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