Bill 51 explained in plain English
Provincial Day of Service Act, 2022
Ontario legislature bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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Official Legislative Assembly of Ontario snapshot for 42nd Parliament, 2nd Session. Representative vote breakdowns appear when the Assembly publishes an Ayes and Nays page for the bill.
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Bill 51 proclaims September 11 each year as Ontario's Provincial Day of Service to honour those affected by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and encourage community service.
Bill 51 is a short act that designates September 11 as Ontario's Provincial Day of Service, effective each year going forward. The purpose is to remember those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States (which killed 24 Canadian citizens among thousands of people from 90 countries). The Act also honours the courage and sacrifice of military, law enforcement, and intelligence personnel who fight against terrorism. On this day, Ontarians are encouraged to participate in charitable activities, fundraisers, good deeds, and community service to embody the spirit of kindness and compassion that emerged after the attacks. The Act came into force on March 3, 2022, when it received Royal Assent.
- Proclaims September 11 in each year as the Provincial Day of Service
- Establishes the intention for Ontarians to engage in charitable activities, fundraisers, good deeds, and community service on that day
- Honours those who died in the September 11, 2001 attacks and their families
- Acknowledges the acts of courage, sacrifice, and kindness by responders and military, law enforcement, and intelligence personnel
- Residents of Ontario
- Members of the military, law enforcement, and intelligence personnel
- Families and friends of those who died in the September 11, 2001 attacks
- The Act came into force on March 3, 2022, when it received Royal Assent
- September 11 of each year is proclaimed as the Provincial Day of Service
- The bill does not specify whether September 11 is a statutory holiday or non-working day in Ontario
- The bill does not impose any legal obligations on individuals or organizations to participate in service activities on this day
- The bill does not create any enforcement mechanisms, penalties, or funding provisions related to the Provincial Day of Service
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