Bill 22, Ontario University Athletics Week Act, 2025
Chamber
ontario
Stage
Introduced
This Ontario bill officially designates the first full week of October each year as Ontario University Athletics Week.
Key Changes
- Officially designates the first full week of October each year as Ontario University Athletics Week
- The designation is permanent and recurring annually
- The Act came into force immediately upon receiving Royal Assent
Gotchas
- This is a symbolic proclamation only — it does not provide funding, create programs, or impose any legal obligations on universities or the government.
- No enforcement mechanism or oversight body is established by this bill.
- The bill does not define what activities or events should take place during Ontario University Athletics Week.
Who's Affected
- Ontario university student athletes
- Ontario university athletic programs and associations
- Post-secondary institutions in Ontario
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Gotchas
- This is a symbolic proclamation only — it does not provide funding, create programs, or impose any legal obligations on universities or the government.
- No enforcement mechanism or oversight body is established by this bill.
- The bill does not define what activities or events should take place during Ontario University Athletics Week.
Summary
Bill 22 is a short proclamation bill that sets aside the first full week of October every year as 'Ontario University Athletics Week' in Ontario. The bill was introduced by MPP Brian Saunderson and has received Royal Assent, making it law. This type of bill is a symbolic or commemorative measure. It does not create new programs, funding, or regulations. Its purpose is to formally recognize and raise awareness of university athletics in Ontario, celebrating student athletes and the role of sports in post-secondary education. These kinds of proclamation weeks are common in provincial legislatures and are typically used to highlight the importance of a particular group, cause, or activity to the public.
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