Bill S-210 explained in plain English
An Act respecting a National Philanthropy 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.
Source: By PoliticalData.ca
Bill S-210 proposes to designate November 15th of each year as National Philanthropy Day in Canada.
This bill, if passed, would establish November 15th as National Philanthropy Day across Canada. It recognizes the spirit of giving, the dedication of volunteers, the role of philanthropy in building communities, and the benefits received from charitable organizations and individuals. The purpose is to honor Canadians who demonstrate this spirit of giving.
- Establishes November 15th as National Philanthropy Day.
- Recognizes the importance of philanthropy and volunteerism in Canada.
- All Canadians
- The bill designates the 15th day of November in each and every year as "National Philanthropy Day" (Section 2).
- The bill does not specify any particular activities or official observances that must take place on National Philanthropy Day.
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill S-210, An Act respecting a National Philanthropy Day, completed its first reading in the Senate on November 20, 2008, and is now at the second reading stage.
Bill S-210, concerning a National Philanthropy Day, was introduced in the Senate on November 20, 2008. This marked its first reading, which is a procedural step where the bill is formally presented. The bill is now at the second reading stage in the Senate.
On November 20, 2008, the Senate formally introduced Bill S-210, "An Act respecting a National Philanthropy Day," during its first reading, alongside other procedural matters and discussions.
This artifact details the first reading of Bill S-210, an Act respecting a National Philanthropy Day, in the Senate on November 20, 2008. The sitting included a silent tribute to fallen soldiers, welcoming remarks for visitors, and several senators' statements on various topics including congratulations to His Highness the Aga Khan, remembrance of the Ukrainian Famine and Genocide, National Child Day, and the election of Barack Obama as U.S. President. Following these, Routine Proceedings saw the first reading of multiple bills, including Bill S-210. The sitting also included Question Period addressing economic downturn and government spending, and other notices of motions. The session concluded with a motion for adjournment.
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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.
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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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