Bill 128, Lawren Harris Day Act, 2017
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Explanatory Note was written as a reader's
aid to Bill 128 and
does not form part of the law.
Bill 128 has been
enacted as Chapter 32
of the Statutes of Ontario, 2017.
The Bill proclaims October 23 in each year as Lawren Harris Day.
Bill 128 2017
An Act to proclaim Lawren Harris Day
Preamble
Lawren Harris was a Canadian painter born in Brantford, Ontario to a great industrial family. He is credited with being the driving force behind the formation of the Group of Seven. Along with the Group of Seven, Lawren Harris pioneered a distinctly Canadian painting style. His work is an integral aspect of Canadian art and is recognized worldwide. He painted many Ontarian landscapes during his professional career.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Lawren Harris Day
1 October 23 in each year is proclaimed as Lawren Harris 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 Lawren Harris Day Act, 2017.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Bill proclaims October 23 in each year as Lawren Harris Day.
Bill 128 2017
An Act to proclaim Lawren Harris Day
Preamble
Lawren Harris was a Canadian painter born in Brantford, Ontario to a great industrial family. He is credited with being the driving force behind the formation of the Group of Seven. Along with the Group of Seven, Lawren Harris pioneered a distinctly Canadian painting style. His work is an integral aspect of Canadian art and is recognized worldwide. He painted many Ontarian landscapes during his professional career.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Lawren Harris Day
1 October 23 in each year is proclaimed as Lawren Harris 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 Lawren Harris Day Act, 2017.
| Date | Bill stage | Activity | Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2017 | Royal Assent | Royal Assent received | - |
| December 12, 2017 | Third Reading | Carried | - |
| December 12, 2017 | Third Reading | Debate | - |
| December 12, 2017 | - | Ordered for Third Reading pursuant to the Order of the House | - |
| December 12, 2017 | - | Discharge the Order of referral to Committee | - |
| December 12, 2017 | - | Motion to arrange proceedings | - |
| May 11, 2017 | - | Ordered referred to Standing Committee | Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills |
| May 11, 2017 | Second Reading | Carried | - |
| May 11, 2017 | Second Reading | Debate | - |
| May 2, 2017 | First Reading | Carried | - |
Debates and Progress
First Reading
Committee
Second Reading
Mr. James J. Bradley, Mr. Bill Walker, Mr. Percy Hatfield, Hon. Dipika Damerla, Mr. Sam Oosterhoff, Mr. Taras Natyshak, Mr. Han Dong
Declared carried. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.
Motion to Arrange Proceedings
Order of referral to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills be discharged. Ordered for third reading.
Committee
Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills
Third Reading
Mr. James J. Bradley, Mrs. Gila Martow, Mr. Percy Hatfield
Declared carried.
Royal Assent