Bill 34 explained in plain English
Respect for Veterans Act (Placing Donation Boxes for Remembrance Day Poppies in Members' Offices), 2014
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Bill 34, the Respect for Veterans Act (Placing Donation Boxes for Remembrance Day Poppies in Members’ Offices), 2014, amends the Members' Integrity Act, 1994 to permit Members of the Legislative Assembly to have donation boxes for Remembrance Day poppies in their offices.
This bill amends the Members' Integrity Act, 1994 to allow Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to place donation boxes for Remembrance Day poppies in their offices. It clarifies that doing so does not violate the Members' Integrity Act.
- Amends the Members' Integrity Act, 1994 to permit Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to allow donation boxes for Remembrance Day poppies to be placed in their offices.
- Clarifies that allowing donation boxes for Remembrance Day poppies in a Member's office does not contravene the Members' Integrity Act, 1994.
- Names itself the Respect for Veterans Act (Placing Donation Boxes for Remembrance Day Poppies in Members’ Offices), 2014.
- Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- Veterans (in recognition of their sacrifice)
- The public (who may donate via the boxes)
- Members of the Legislative Assembly have the right to permit donation boxes for Remembrance Day poppies in their offices.
- The Act came into force on the day it received Royal Assent.
- The bill text does not specify the exact size, placement, or duration for which these donation boxes may be present in offices.
- The bill text does not detail any specific requirements for the donation boxes (e.g., signage, how donations are collected or remitted).
Adds a provision that permits Members of the Legislative Assembly to allow donation boxes for Remembrance Day poppies to be placed in their offices, and confirms this action does not violate the Act.
Source: Section 1 of Bill 34
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