Bill 173, Ontario Day Act, 2021
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Explanatory Note was written as a
reader’s aid to Bill 173 and does not form part of the law.
Bill 173 has been enacted as Chapter 7 of the Statutes of Ontario, 2021.
The Bill proclaims June 1 in each year as Ontario Day.
Bill 173 2021
An Act to proclaim Ontario Day
Preamble
Ontario is home to approximately 14,500,000 people, accounting for 38 per cent of Canada’s population. It is a rich and diverse province, whose residents, both past and present, have made incalculable contributions to Canada’s long and illustrious history.
By proclaiming June 1 as Ontario Day, the Province of Ontario recognizes the contributions Ontarians have made to Ontario’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric. Ontario Day is also an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the significant roles that Ontario and Ontarians have played and continue to play in Canada.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Ontario Day
1 June 1 in each year is proclaimed as 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 Ontario Day Act, 2021.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Bill proclaims June 1 in each year as Ontario Day.
Bill 173 2020
An Act to proclaim Ontario Day
Preamble
Ontario is home to approximately 14,500,000 people, accounting for 38 per cent of Canada’s population. It is a rich and diverse province, whose residents, both past and present, have made incalculable contributions to Canada’s long and illustrious history.
By proclaiming June 1 as Ontario Day, the Province of Ontario recognizes the contributions Ontarians have made to Ontario’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric. Ontario Day is also an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the significant roles that Ontario and Ontarians have played and continue to play in Canada.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Ontario Day
1 June 1 in each year is proclaimed as 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 Ontario Day Act, 2020.
| Date | Bill stage | Event | Outcome | Committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2021 | Royal Assent | Royal Assent received | - | - |
| April 26, 2021 | Third Reading | Vote | Carried | - |
| April 26, 2021 | Third Reading | Debated | - | - |
| April 19, 2021 | Third Reading | Debated | - | - |
| March 9, 2021 | Second Reading | Ordered for Third Reading | - | - |
| March 9, 2021 | Second Reading | Reported without amendment | - | - |
| March 9, 2021 | Second Reading | Consideration of a Bill | - | Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills |
| March 5, 2021 | Second Reading | Consideration of a Bill | - | Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills |
| February 27, 2020 | Second Reading | Ordered referred to Standing Committee | - | Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills |
| February 27, 2020 | Second Reading | Vote | Carried | - |
| February 27, 2020 | Second Reading | Debated | - | - |
| February 24, 2020 | First Reading | Vote | Carried | - |
Debates and Progress
First Reading
Committee
Second Reading
Mr. Michael Parsa, Mr. Percy Hatfield, Ms. Andrea Khanjin, Ms. Natalia Kusendova, Mr. Vijay Thanigasalam, Mrs. Nina Tangri
Declared carried. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.
Committee
Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills
Reported to the House without amendment. Ordered for third reading
Third Reading
Mr. Michael Parsa, Mr. Michael Mantha, Mr. Joel Harden
Miss Monique Taylor, Mr. Terence Kernaghan, Hon. Lisa MacLeod, Mrs. Jennifer (Jennie) Stevens, Mr. Wayne Gates, Mr. Jamie West, Mr. Gurratan Singh, Mr. Kevin Yarde
Declared carried.
Royal Assent
Tuesday, April 27, 2021