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Law to Create a Day to Remember Soldiers Who Died in Canada During Peacetime

Remembering Soldiers Who Died in Canada

Introduced May 18, 2023
Summary

This proposed law wants to create a new national day of remembrance. It would be called "Peacetime Service and Sacrifice Memorial Day." This day would honor Canadian soldiers who died while serving in Canada during times when the country was not at war. This proposed law would directly affect the families and friends of soldiers who died in Canada during peacetime. It would also affect all Canadians, as it would create a day for the entire country to remember and honor these soldiers. This proposed law matters because it would give special recognition to soldiers who died in service to Canada, even when there was no war. It would ensure their sacrifices are not forgotten and that their contributions to the country are properly honored.

Where This Lands on Key Issues

Where this proposed law falls on the policy spectrums that Canadians care about

Taxes & Government SpendingNational Security & DefenceRural Communities & Culture
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Taxes & Government SpendingBalance taxes with needed services

Creating a memorial day would likely involve some government spending for ceremonies or related activities, but the overall impact on the budget would be minimal.

National Security & DefenceMeet NATO commitments

The bill focuses on remembering soldiers, which indirectly supports military personnel and their service, but doesn't directly increase military spending or change defense policy.

Rural Communities & CultureMaintain current rural support

If the memorial day is observed in rural communities with military bases, it could have a small positive impact on rural culture by honoring veterans.

Bill Quality

This bill has not yet been published on the government website.

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