Bill 28, German Pioneers Day Act, 2000
Bill 28
Bill 282000
An Act to proclaim German Pioneers Day
Preamble
German immigrants began arriving in large numbers in Upper Canada, which is present day Ontario, during the eighteenth century along with other United Empire Loyalists after the American Revolution. They continued to settle in Ontario during the era of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in the nineteenth century.
They settled in various areas of Ontario and especially in and around the City of Kitchener, whose annual Oktoberfest festival provides a time for all citizens of Ontario to reflect on and celebrate our province's living German heritage.
As one of the founding groups of Ontario, German pioneers helped settle the province and made their rich cultural traditions and values an integral part of Canadian society. Ontario citizens of German descent continue to make a significant contribution to Ontario and Canada.
It is appropriate to establish a day on which to pay tribute to our historic German legacy in Ontario.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
German Pioneers Day
1. The day following Thanksgiving Day in each year is proclaimed as German Pioneers Day.
Commencement
2.This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
Short title
3.The short title of this Act is the German Pioneers Day Act, 2000.
Bill 28
Bill 281999
An Act to proclaim German Pioneers Day
Preamble
German immigrants began arriving in large numbers in Upper Canada, which is present day Ontario, during the eighteenth century along with other United Empire Loyalists after the American Revolution. They continued to settle in Ontario during the era of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in the nineteenth century.
They settled in various areas of Ontario and especially in and around the City of Kitchener, whose annual Oktoberfest festival provides a time for all citizens of Ontario to reflect on and celebrate our province's living German heritage.
As one of the founding groups of Ontario, German pioneers helped settle the province and made their rich cultural traditions and values an integral part of Canadian society. Ontario citizens of German descent continue to make a significant contribution to Ontario and Canada.
It is appropriate to establish a day on which to pay tribute to our historic German legacy in Ontario.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
German Pioneers Day
1. The day following Thanksgiving Day in each year is proclaimed as German Pioneers Day.
Commencement
2.This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
Short title
3.The short title of this Act is the German Pioneers Day Act, 1999.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Bill proclaims the day after Thanksgiving Day in each year as German Pioneers Day.
| Date | Bill stage | Activity | Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2000 | Royal Assent | Royal Assent received | - |
| June 22, 2000 | Third Reading | Carried | - |
| June 22, 2000 | Third Reading | Debate | - |
| April 27, 2000 | - | Ordered for Third Reading | - |
| April 27, 2000 | - | Reported without amendment | - |
| April 26, 2000 | - | Consideration of a Bill | Standing Committee on General Government |
| April 6, 2000 | - | Ordered referred to Standing Committee | Standing Committee on General Government |
| April 6, 2000 | Second Reading | Debate | - |
| December 7, 1999 | First Reading | Carried | - |
Debates and Progress
First Reading
December 07, 1999
Second Reading
April 06, 2000Declared Carried
Mr Wettlaufer, Mr Bradley, Mr Kormos, Mr Barrett, Mr Ruprecht, Mr Arnott, Mr Tilson, Mr Tascona
Committee
Gen.Gov't
April 26, 2000
April 27, 2000 (Reported to the House)
Third Reading
June 22, 2000 Declared Carried
Royal Assent: 23/06/2000
Coming into force:Royal Assent.