BILL NO. 15
(as introduced)
2nd Session, 61st General Assembly
Nova Scotia
59 Elizabeth II, 2010
Viola Desmond Day Act
Alfie MacLeod
Cape Breton West
First Reading: April 1, 2010
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
An Act to Establish a Day
to Recognize Viola Desmond
WHEREAS Nova Scotia has a rich and varied culture of which it is proud;
AND WHEREAS part of this culture is that of our African-Canadian heritage;
AND WHEREAS On November 8, 1946, Viola Desmond was refused admittance to general seating in a theatre because of her colour;
AND WHEREAS as a direct result of her taking a stand against this discrimination, laws allowing segregation practices were repealed;
THEREFORE be it enacted by the Governor and Assembly as follows:
1 This Act may be cited as the Viola Desmond Day Act.
2 Throughout the Province, in each and every year, November 8th shall be kept and observed under the name of Viola Desmond Day.
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