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Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology

Issue 3 - Sixth Report of the Committee

Thursday, May 14, 2009

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology has the honour to present its

SIXTH REPORT

Your committee, to which was referred Bill S-217, An Act respecting a National Philanthropy Day, has, in obedience to its order of reference of May 5, 2009, examined the said Bill and now reports the same with the following amendments:

1. Preamble, page 1:

(a) Add after line 14 the following:

"Whereas through the dedicated work of caring individuals and organizations, November 15th has come to be known throughout Canada as National Philanthropy Day;'' and

(b) Replace lines 17 and 18 with the following:

"giving by recognizing National Philanthropy Day;'' and

2. New clause 3, page 1: Add after line 27 the following:

"3. The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages shall make a declaration that the 15th day of November in each and every year be recognized throughout Canada as "National Philanthropy Day.''.

Respectfully submitted,

ART EGGLETON

Chair