Bill 295 explained in plain English
Haitian Flag Day Act, 2021
Ontario legislature bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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Official Legislative Assembly of Ontario snapshot for 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. Representative vote breakdowns appear when the Assembly publishes an Ayes and Nays page for the bill.
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The Haitian Flag Day Act, 2021, proclaims May 18th annually as Haitian Flag Day in Ontario.
This bill, the Haitian Flag Day Act, 2021, proclaims May 18th of each year as Haitian Flag Day in Ontario. The preamble explains that May 18th is a significant date for the Haitian community, commemorating the creation of the first Haitian flag in 1803, which symbolized the unity of Haitian leaders in their fight for freedom and led to the birth of the nation. The Act states that this day will be celebrated to honor the nation's founders, express national pride, and reinforce commitment to Haiti's future.
- It proclaims May 18th of each year as Haitian Flag Day in Ontario.
- It states that the Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
- The general public in Ontario.
- The Haitian community in Ontario.
- May 18th of each year is proclaimed as Haitian Flag Day.
- The Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
- The bill does not specify any activities or obligations associated with the proclamation of Haitian Flag Day beyond its official designation.
This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
Source: Section 2
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