Bill C-288 (Historical)

National Flag of Canada Act

An Act respecting the National Flag of Canada

This bill was last introduced in the 41st Parliament, 1st Session, which ended in September 2013.

Sponsor

John Carmichael Conservative

Introduced as a private member’s bill.

Status

This bill has received Royal Assent and is now law.

Summary

This is from the published bill.

The purpose of this enactment is to ensure that all Canadians are encouraged to display the National Flag of Canada.

Elsewhere

All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from the Library of Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.

Votes

March 28, 2012 Passed That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Feb. 1, 2012 Passed That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.

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(The House divided on the Motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #176

National Flag of Canada ActPrivate Members' Business

March 28th, 2012 / 6:15 p.m.

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The Speaker Andrew Scheer

I declare the motion carried.

(Bill read the third time and passed)