Bill 72, Pope John Paul II Day Act, 2014
Bill 72 2014
An Act to proclaim Pope John Paul II Day
Preamble
Pope John Paul II, who was born in Poland on May 18, 1920, reigned as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from October 16, 1978 until his death on April 2, 2005. His reign was marked by his steadfast opposition to communism, and he is often credited as one of the forces that contributed to its collapse in Eastern Europe in 1990. The year 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the fall of communism in Central and Eastern European countries.
The legacy of Pope John Paul II reflects his lifelong commitment to international understanding, peace and the defence of equality and human rights. His legacy has an all-embracing meaning that is particularly relevant to Canada's multi-faith and multicultural traditions and experience.
As one of the great spiritual leaders of contemporary times, Pope John Paul II visited Ontario twice during his pontificate of more than 25 years. On his visits, he was enthusiastically greeted by our province's diverse religious and cultural communities.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Pope John Paul II Day
1. April 2 in each year is proclaimed as Pope John Paul II 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 Pope John Paul II Day Act, 2014.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Explanatory Note was written as a reader's aid to Bill 72 and does not form part of the law. Bill 72 has been enacted as Chapter 3 of the Statutes of Ontario, 2014.
The Bill proclaims April 2 in each year as Pope John Paul II Day.
Bill 72 2013
An Act to proclaim Pope John Paul II Day
Preamble
Pope John Paul II, who was born in Poland on May 18, 1920, reigned as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from October 16, 1978 until his death on April 2, 2005. His reign was marked by his steadfast opposition to communism, and he is often credited as one of the forces that contributed to its collapse in Eastern Europe in 1990. The year 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the fall of communism in Central and Eastern European countries.
The legacy of Pope John Paul II reflects his lifelong commitment to international understanding, peace and the defence of equality and human rights. His legacy has an all-embracing meaning that is particularly relevant to Canada's multi-faith and multicultural traditions and experience.
As one of the great spiritual leaders of contemporary times, Pope John Paul II visited Ontario twice during his pontificate of more than 25 years. On his visits, he was enthusiastically greeted by our province's diverse religious and cultural communities.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Pope John Paul II Day
1. April 2 in each year is proclaimed as Pope John Paul II 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 Pope John Paul II Day Act, 2013.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Bill proclaims April 2 in each year as Pope John Paul II Day.
| Date | Bill stage | Activity | Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2014 | Royal Assent | Royal Assent received | - |
| March 17, 2014 | Third Reading | Carried | - |
| March 17, 2014 | - | Ordered for Third Reading pursuant to the Order of the House | - |
| March 17, 2014 | - | Discharge the Order of referral to Committee | - |
| March 17, 2014 | - | Motion to arrange proceedings | - |
| May 30, 2013 | - | Ordered referred to Standing Committee | Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills |
| May 30, 2013 | Second Reading | Carried | - |
| May 30, 2013 | Second Reading | Debate | - |
| May 15, 2013 | First Reading | Carried | - |
Debates and Progress
First Reading
Committee
Second Reading
Ms. Dipika Damerla, Mrs. Jane McKenna, Ms. Cheri DiNovo, Hon. John Milloy, Mr. Jim McDonell, Mrs. Laura Albanese, Mr. Jerry J. Ouellette, Mr. Bob Delaney, Mr. John O’Toole, Ms. Helena Jaczek
Declared carried. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.
Motion to Arrange Proceedings
Order referring the Bill to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills discharged. Ordered for Third Reading pursuant to the Order of the House.
Committee
Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills
Third Reading
Declared carried.
Royal Assent
Tuesday, March 25, 2014