Bill C-288 (Historical)

National Flag of Canada Act

This bill is from the 41st Parliament, 1st session, which ended in September 2013.

Introduced as a private member’s bill.

This bill has received Royal Assent and is now law.

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.

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

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. Perhaps you were looking for one of these other C-288s:

C-288 (2022) Law An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (transparent and accurate broadband services information)

C-288 (2021) An Act to amend the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act

C-288 (2016) An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (special benefits)

C-288 (2010) An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for new graduates working in designated regions)

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.