German Pioneers Day Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 7, German Pioneers Day Act, 2000
German Pioneers Day Act, 2000
S.O. 2000, CHAPTER 7
Consolidation Period: From June 23, 2000 to the .
No amendments.
Preamble
German immigrants began arriving in large numbers in Upper Canada, which is present day 澳门永利, during the eighteenth century along with other United Empire Loyalists after the American Revolution. They continued to settle in 澳门永利 during the era of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in the nineteenth century.
They settled in various areas of 澳门永利 and especially in and around the City of Kitchener, whose annual Oktoberfest festival provides a time for all citizens of 澳门永利 to reflect on and celebrate our province鈥檚 living German heritage.
As one of the founding groups of 澳门永利, German pioneers helped settle the province and made their rich cultural traditions and values an integral part of Canadian society. 澳门永利 citizens of German descent continue to make a significant contribution to 澳门永利 and Canada.
It is appropriate to establish a day on which to pay tribute to our historic German legacy in 澳门永利.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of 澳门永利, enacts as follows:
German Pioneers Day
The day following Thanksgiving Day in each year is proclaimed as German Pioneers Day. 2000, c.聽7, s.聽1.
Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Act). 2000, c.聽7, s.聽2.