Bill C-425: An Act to establish Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day

Bill C-425 If you have any questions or comments regarding the accessibility of this publication, please contact us at [email protected]. First Reading LEGISinfo Bilingual view XML PDF Skip to Document Navigation Skip to Document Content Short Title Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day First Session, Forty-second Parliament, 64-65-66-67 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016-2017-2018-2019 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-425 An Act to establish Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day FIRST READING, January 30, 2019 Mr. Doherty 421503 SUMMARY This enactment designates the 27th day of June, in each and every year, as “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day”. Available on the House of Commons website at the following address: www.ourcommons.ca 1st Session, 42nd Parliament, 64-65-66-67 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016-2017-2018-2019 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-425 An Act to establish Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day Preamble Whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to assist in efforts to enhance public awareness and understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder and the challenges faced by those who suffer from it; Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: Short Title Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day Act. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day 2 Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the 27th day of June is to be known as “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day”. Wearing the colour teal 3 On the 27th day of June, people are encouraged to wear the colour teal to indicate their support for people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and to promote public awareness of the disorder. Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of Commons Publication Explorer Publication Explorer ParlVU