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[39-1 Bill 111] Emancipation Day Act, 2008

Debates and Progress

First Reading

October 15, 2008

Committee

Second Reading

December 4, 2008
Carried. Ordered for third reading.

Committee

Third Reading

December 4, 2008
Mrs. Maria Van Bommel, Mr. Ted Arnott, Hon. Margarett R. Best

Declared carried.

Royal Assent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Coming into force:
Royal Assent.

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    • Ep. 01: A brief history of Parliament in Ontario
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