Bill C-211 explained in plain English
An Act respecting a Seniors’ Day
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
At a glance
Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 40th Parliament, 1st Session. MP vote breakdowns appear when the House of Commons publishes a recorded division export for that bill. Senate and House stage details include official debate/sitting links when LEGISinfo publishes them.
Our plain-language take, written for civic education.
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This bill establishes the first Sunday of February as Seniors' Day in Canada to recognize the contributions of seniors.
Bill C-211, titled the Seniors' Day Act, designates the first Sunday of February each year as "Seniors' Day" across Canada. The purpose is to recognize and appreciate the contributions of seniors to Canadian society. The bill also clarifies that Seniors' Day is not a legal holiday.
- Establishes the first Sunday of February each year as "Seniors' Day" throughout Canada.
- States that Seniors' Day is intended to recognize the contributions of seniors to Canadian society.
- Clarifies that Seniors' Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.
- Seniors in Canada
- All Canadians
- The bill designates the first Sunday of February annually as Seniors' Day.
- The bill does not specify any particular activities or observances for Seniors' Day.
- The bill does not create any new legal rights or obligations for individuals or institutions.
- The bill does not include details on how Seniors' Day is to be recognized beyond its designation.
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Official textParliamentary Process
We don't have a plain-language summary for First reading yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Second reading yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Third reading yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
Bill C-211, An Act respecting a Seniors’ Day, completed its first reading in the House of Commons on November 21, 2008.
This artifact details the first reading of Bill C-211, An Act respecting a Seniors’ Day, in the House of Commons on November 21, 2008. At this stage, the bill was introduced and given first reading. It is noted that similar bills, such as C-432, were introduced in a previous Parliament. The bill's current status is 'Outside the Order of Precedence'.
During the first reading debate on Bill C-211, the House of Commons discussed the Speech from the Throne, covering economic concerns, healthcare, seniors' issues, and environmental policy, with various parties offering differing views on the government's proposals.
On November 21, 2008, during the first reading of Bill C-211, an Act respecting a Seniors’ Day, the House of Commons debated the Speech from the Throne. The discussion touched upon various issues including the economy, healthcare, seniors' well-being, and environmental policies. Members from different parties offered their perspectives and criticisms of the government's proposed agenda, with the Bloc Québécois and NDP members expressing concerns about the lack of specific measures for certain groups and the overall direction of the government's economic and social policies. The introduction of several other private member's bills was also noted.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Second reading yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Consideration in committee yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Report stage yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Third reading yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
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Vote Summary
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Official sources
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