Bill 66 explained in plain English
COVID-19 Memorial Day Act, 2021
Ontario legislature bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
At a glance
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 66 of 2021 establishes the third Monday in March as COVID-19 Memorial Day in Ontario to honour those affected by the pandemic.
This bill proclaims the third Monday in March each year as COVID-19 Memorial Day in Ontario. This day is intended to recognize the impact of COVID-19 on the people of Ontario, honour those who have died, acknowledge the sacrifices made by Ontarians, and pay tribute to frontline workers, volunteers, and family caregivers. It will also be a time to reflect on protecting vulnerable populations.
- Proclaims the third Monday in March of each year as COVID-19 Memorial Day.
- Establishes this day as a time to acknowledge the impact of COVID-19, honour lives lost, recognize sacrifices, and pay tribute to essential workers and caregivers.
- Ontarians
- Grieving families
- Frontline, healthcare, and essential workers
- Volunteers
- Family caregivers
- Seniors
- Racialized communities
- Residents of long-term care homes
- The third Monday in March each year (observed as COVID-19 Memorial Day).
- The Act came into force on the day it received Royal Assent.
- The bill does not specify any funding or programs associated with COVID-19 Memorial Day.
- The bill does not create any new legal obligations or rights beyond proclaiming the memorial day.
This Act, once in force, establishes the third Monday in March each year as COVID-19 Memorial Day.
The Act came into force on the day it received Royal Assent.
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