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Ontario Bill 65

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
October 26, 2023
Honouring Our Veterans Act, 2023
  • Bill 65, also known as the Honouring Our Veterans Act, was enacted in 2023 as Chapter 14 of the Statutes of Ontario. It amends the Remembrance Week Act, 2016. The bill requires members of the Legislative Assembly to observe two minutes of silence on the last sessional day before Remembrance Day each year to honor those who died serving their country in wars and peacekeeping efforts. After the silence, members are allowed to give speeches for 15 minutes, with specific time allocations for different parties. The Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
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