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Act current to 2026-06-14
Merchant Navy Veterans Day Act
S.C.
2003, c. 17
Assented to 2003-06-19
An Act to establish Merchant Navy Veterans Day
Preamble
WHEREAS the veterans of the Merchant Navy have served honourably and courageously in the defence of Canada throughout the years;
AND WHEREAS the House of Commons wishes to set aside a day to acknowledge the contribution of the veterans of the Merchant Navy to ensuring the freedom and democracy enjoyed by Canadians;
NOW, THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
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Marginal note:
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1
This Act may be cited as the
Merchant Navy Veterans Day Act
.
Merchant Navy Veterans Day
Marginal note:
Merchant Navy Veterans Day
2
Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the third day of September shall be known as “Merchant Navy Veterans Day”.
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