77.12 Heritage
Whereas, It is deemed desirous to encourage recognition of our heritage;
Whereas, The designation of a “Heritage Day” and the issuing of a special postage stamp in recognition of our heritage would be deemed an appropriate manner in which to draw attention to our historical past; and,
Whereas, Canadian stamps are collectors’ items throughout the world and the issuing of a special postage stamp commemorating an event from Canada’s colourful past would be an effective way in which the public at large could relate to historical events of Canada; therefore,
RESOLVED, That the National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to proclaim the third or fourth Monday in February of each year to be ‘Heritage Day’; and,
RESOLVED, That the National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to issue a special postage stamp during the month of February each year to commemorate Canada’s colourful past; and further,
RESOLVED, That the postage stamp be known as Canada’s Heritage Stamp and bear the words heritage stamp.