name: Vimy Ridge Day Act
unofficial_text: # Vimy Ridge Day Act
  
  SC 2003, c 6
  
  An Act respecting a national day of remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
  
  Assented to 2003-4-3
  
  ### Preamble
   WHEREAS the Battle of Vimy Ridge of April 9, 1917 was the first time that Canadians from coast to coast fought in a battle together against a common enemy; AND WHEREAS the Battle of Vimy Ridge is considered by many to be a turning point for our country and the beginning of Canada’s march towards nationhood; 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 Vimy Ridge Day Act.  
  
  ## Vimy Ridge Day 
  
  ### Vimy Ridge Day
  
  2 Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the ninth day of April shall be known as “Vimy Ridge Day”. 
  
  ### Canadian flag at half-mast
  
  3 In each and every year, on the ninth day of April, the Canadian flag on the Peace Tower shall be lowered at half-mast. 
  
  ### Not a legal holiday
  
  4 For greater certainty, Vimy Ridge Day will not be considered a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.