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An Act respecting Arab Heritage Month ✓ Became Law

BillS-227
Session45-1
StageLaw (royal assent given)
Introduced2025-06-05
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This enactment designates the month of April as “Arab Heritage Month”.

✦ AI Summary

This bill officially designates the month of April as 'Arab Heritage Month' across Canada. It recognizes the long history of people of Arab origin in Canada, dating back to 1882, and acknowledges the significant contributions of over one million Arab Canadians to the country's social, economic, political, and cultural life. The law aims to celebrate the rich heritage and ongoing impact of Arab Canadians on Canadian society.

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Legislative Timeline

2025-06-05
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes April be designated Arab Heritage Month.
Current
Law (royal assent given)
✦ AIThe bill has successfully passed all stages and become law.

Votes