Bill Detail
An Act to establish Somali Heritage Month
BillC-283
Session45-1
StageOutside Order of Precedence
Introduced2026-06-08
Proposed byYvan Baker
This enactment designates the month of July as “Somali Heritage Month”.
✦ AI Summary
Bill C-283, if passed, would officially recognize the month of July as Somali Heritage Month across Canada. This bill acknowledges the significant contributions of Canadians of Somali descent to Canada's economic, political, social, and cultural life.
It aims to celebrate and inform Canadians about the rich heritage and culture of the Somali people, recognizing the strong ties between Canada and Somalia and the large Somali diaspora community in Canada. The month of July was chosen partly because it includes Somalia's Independence Day on July 1st and other cultural celebrations.
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Legislative Timeline
2026-06-08
First reading
Current
Outside Order of Precedence
Votes
Vote #: 274
Date: 2023-03-22
Result: Failed
Yes: 146
No: 177
Paired: 2
Yes / No Ratio
Yes45.2%
No54.8%
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | Free vote | 0% | 0% |
| Liberal | No | 0% | 100% |
| NDP | No | 0% | 100% |