moved for leave to introduce Bill C-369, an act to amend the Holidays Act (Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day) and to make consequential amendments to other acts.
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present to the House two private members bills, both seconded by the member for Brossard—La Prairie.
The first one is an act to amend the Holidays Act to declare November 20 a national holiday recognizing the birthday of a true nation builder, Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
The purpose is to declare this day as a national holiday, as a tribute to one of modern Canada's builders.
Laurier was our first French speaking prime minister. It is important for Canadians to recognize the contributions that Laurier made to the country.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)