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Vimy Ridge Day Act

An Act respecting a national day of remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Canada (Federal)· V-1.8· 4 sections· current to 2003-04-03In force

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Sections4

  • 1Short title

    This Act may be cited as the Vimy Ridge Day Act.

  • 2Vimy Ridge Day

    Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the ninth day of April shall be known as “Vimy Ridge Day”.

  • 3Canadian flag at half-mast

    In each and every year, on the ninth day of April, the Canadian flag on the Peace Tower shall be lowered at half-mast.

  • 4Not a legal holiday

    For greater certainty, Vimy Ridge Day will not be considered a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.