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Bill C-333

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 18, 2023
Peacetime Service and Sacrifice Memorial Day Act
  • This bill designates October 22nd as "Peacetime Service and Sacrifice Memorial Day" in Canada. It aims to encourage all Canadians to remember and honor Canadian Armed Forces members who have lost their lives on Canadian soil during peacetime. On this day, the national flag on the Peace Tower will be lowered to half-mast.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • One steelman argument in favor of Bill C-333, the Peacetime Service and Sacrifice Memorial Day Act, is that it provides an important opportunity for Canadians to remember and honor Canadian Armed Forces members who have lost their lives on Canadian soil during peacetime. While Remembrance Day on November 11 already serves as a day of remembrance for those who have served in times of war and conflict, there is currently no designated national day to specifically recognize those who have made the ultimate sacrifice during peacetime. Designating October 22 as Peacetime Service and Sacrifice Memorial Day ensures that their service and sacrifice are properly acknowledged and remembered. Additionally, this national day of remembrance can help raise awareness about the risks and challenges faced by military personnel even in times of peace, and promote discussions and initiatives related to mental health and suicide prevention within the Armed

SteelmanSpren Against

  • Steelman argument opposing this bill: While it is important to honor and remember the sacrifice of Canadian Armed Forces members, designating a specific day of remembrance specifically for those who have lost their lives in peacetime may not be necessary or practical. This bill focuses on a particular subset of military members who have died in non-combat roles on Canadian soil, which may overlook the sacrifices made by those who have lost their lives in other circumstances or during wartime. Additionally, setting aside a specific day for this purpose may detract from the existing Remembrance Day on November 11, when Canadians already pause to honor and remember all military members who have served and continue to serve the country. Rather than creating a separate memorial day, efforts should be focused on enhancing existing remembrance activities and ensuring that all fallen soldiers are equally honored and remembered.
House Second Reading
  • May 18, 2023, 10:05 a.m.
  • In Progress
  • Read
House First Reading
  • May 18, 2023, 10 a.m.
  • Passed