Bill 170, Child Abuse Prevention Month Act, 2017
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Bill proclaims the month of October in each year as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Bill 170 2017
An Act to proclaim Child Abuse Prevention Month
Preamble
Ensuring the safety of children, one of the most vulnerable sectors of our community, is everyone's responsibility. The Province of Ontario is committed to supporting children to get the best start in life, so that youth are prepared for their transition to adulthood, and families can access the services and supports they need.
By proclaiming the month of October as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Province of Ontario recognizes the importance of supporting the work of child protection and child abuse prevention in helping to educate the public about child abuse and the collective duty of Ontarians to protect children and youth.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Child Abuse Prevention Month
1 The month of October in each year is proclaimed as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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 Child Abuse Prevention Month Act, 2017.
| Date | Bill stage | Activity | Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2017 | - | Ordered referred to Standing Committee | Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills |
| October 26, 2017 | Second Reading | Carried | - |
| October 26, 2017 | Second Reading | Debate | - |
| October 19, 2017 | First Reading | Carried | - |
Debates and Progress
First Reading
Committee
Second Reading
Mr. Lou Rinaldi, Mrs. Gila Martow, Mr. Wayne Gates, Hon. Michael Coteau, Ms. Lisa MacLeod, Ms. Teresa J. Armstrong, Ms. Sophie Kiwala, Mr. Lorne Coe
Declared carried. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.
Committee
Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills
Third Reading
Royal Assent