S-209Royal assent received

A Day to Remember the Pandemic

Remembering the Pandemic

Introduced Jun 10, 2022·Last discussed Apr 30, 2024

Summary

This new law creates a special day to remember the COVID-19 pandemic. It's called Pandemic Observance Day. This day will happen every year on the second Monday in March. This day affects everyone in Canada. It's a time for us to think about what happened during the pandemic. We can remember those who died or got sick. We can also think about the sacrifices people made. This includes healthcare workers and essential workers. This day matters because it helps us learn from the pandemic. It reminds us to be prepared for future health crises. It also gives us a chance to support each other and heal as a community. Having a special day shows that we recognize the impact the pandemic had on our lives.

Where This Lands on Key Issues

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

Taxes & Government SpendingBalance taxes with needed services

Creating a special day likely involves minimal government spending for promotion and recognition, but doesn't significantly alter the overall budget.

This bill

Bill Quality

Weak

This proposed law creates a day to remember the pandemic. While remembrance can be valuable, the law itself doesn't do anything beyond establishing this day.

Things to Watch For

The law doesn't allocate any resources or funding for pandemic remembrance activities.
It does not specify how the day should be observed or what activities should take place.
The law doesn't address any of the systemic issues exposed by the pandemic.

Progress

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