name: National Philanthropy Day Act
unofficial_text: # National Philanthropy Day Act
  
  SC 2012, c 23
  
  An Act respecting a National Philanthropy Day
  
  Assented to 2012-11-22
  
  ### Preamble
   Whereas philanthropy is the spirit of giving without expectation of reward; Whereas Canadians continue to be inspired by the dedication of volunteers who devote themselves to improving the lives of others; Whereas philanthropy helps build strong communities and active civic participation by bringing people together to serve a common goal; Whereas countless Canadians have benefited from the help they have received from charitable organizations and caring individuals; Whereas through the dedicated work of caring individuals and organizations, November 15th has come to be known throughout Canada as National Philanthropy Day; And whereas it is important to honour all Canadians who demonstrate the spirit of giving by recognizing National Philanthropy Day; Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 
  
  ## Short Title 
  
  ### Short title
  
  1 This Act may be cited as the National Philanthropy Day Act.  
  
  ## National Philanthropy Day 
  
  ### National Philanthropy Day
  
  2 Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the 15th day of November shall be known as “National Philanthropy Day”.