Provision
— Preamble
Whereas Parliament wishes to acknowledge the contribution of seniors to Canadian society and to the Canadian economy;
Whereas seniors contribute in many ways, including by sharing their experiences, expertise and knowledge with other generations;
Whereas the contribution of seniors is invaluable and ongoing;
And whereas October 1 is recognized as the International Day of Older Persons;
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Short Title
s. 1
— Short title
This Act may be cited as the Celebrating Canada’s Seniors Act.
National Seniors Day
s. 2
— Designation
Throughout Canada, in each year, October 1 is to be known as National Seniors Day.
s. 3
— Not holiday or non-juridical day
For greater certainty, National Seniors Day is not a holiday or a non-juridical day.