Bill 154, Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day Act, 2020
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Explanatory Note was written as a reader’s
aid to Bill 154 and does not form part of the law.
Bill 154 has been enacted as Chapter 20 of the Statutes of Ontario, 2020.
The Bill proclaims the third Friday of June in each year as Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day.
Bill 154 2020
An Act to proclaim Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day
Preamble
Cyberbullying consists of electronic communication that, directly or indirectly, causes or is likely to cause harm to another individual’s physical or mental health and wellbeing. It can include intimidation, threats and harassment and can have significant and lifelong negative effects on children and adults.
Ontario has seen an increase in cases of cyberbullying. Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day will increase awareness of the problem of cyberbullying and help lead to its prevention. It will help give children and adults the tools they need to protect themselves from cyberbullying by encouraging discussion in schools and workplaces.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day
1 The third Friday of June in each year is proclaimed as Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario 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 Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day Act, 2020.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Bill proclaims the third Friday of June in each year as Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day.
Bill 154 2019
An Act to proclaim Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day
Preamble
Cyberbullying consists of electronic communication that, directly or indirectly, causes or is likely to cause harm to another individual’s physical or mental health and wellbeing. It can include intimidation, threats and harassment and can have significant and lifelong negative effects on children and adults.
Ontario has seen an increase in cases of cyberbullying. Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day will increase awareness of the problem of cyberbullying and help lead to its prevention. It will help give children and adults the tools they need to protect themselves from cyberbullying by encouraging discussion in schools and workplaces.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day
1 The third Friday of June in each year is proclaimed as Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario 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 Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day Act, 2019.
| Date | Bill stage | Event | Outcome | Committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2020 | Royal Assent | Royal Assent received | - | - |
| September 14, 2020 | Third Reading | Vote | Carried | - |
| September 14, 2020 | Third Reading | Debated | - | - |
| September 14, 2020 | Second Reading | Ordered for Third Reading pursuant to the Order of the House | - | - |
| September 14, 2020 | Second Reading | Discharge the Order of referral to Committee | - | - |
| September 14, 2020 | Second Reading | Motion to arrange proceedings | - | - |
| December 5, 2019 | Second Reading | Ordered referred to Standing Committee | - | Standing Committee on Social Policy |
| December 5, 2019 | Second Reading | Vote | Carried | - |
| December 5, 2019 | Second Reading | Debated | - | - |
| November 28, 2019 | First Reading | Vote | Carried | - |
Debates and Progress
First Reading
Committee
Second Reading
Mr. Kaleed Rasheed, Miss Monique Taylor, Mrs. Robin Martin, Ms. Marit Stiles, Ms. Christine Hogarth, Ms. Jill Andrew, Ms. Lindsey Park, Ms. Teresa J. Armstrong, Mr. Sam Oosterhoff, Ms. Sara Singh, Miss Christina Maria Mitas
Declared carried. Referred to the Standing Committee on Social Policy.
Motion to Arrange Proceedings
Order of referral to the Standing Committee on Social Policy discharged. Ordered for third reading pursuant to the order of the House.
Committee
Third Reading
Mr. Kalled Rasheed, Miss Monique Taylor, Mme Lucille Collard, Mr. Dave Smith, Ms. Judith Monteith-Farrell, Ms. Lindsey Park, Mme France Gelinas, Mr. Roman Baber, Ms. Peggy Sattler, Ms. Jane McKenna, Mr. Jamie West, Mr. Vijay Thanigasalam, Mr. Sol Mamakwa, Mr. Will ouma, Mr. Kevin Yarde, Hon. Paul Calandra, Ms. Jennifer K. French, Mr. Rick Nicholls
Declared carried.
Royal Assent
Thursday, September 24, 2020