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Bill C-232

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 09, 2024
Arab Heritage Month Act
  • This bill declares April as "Arab Heritage Month" in Canada. It aims to recognize the important contributions of Arab Canadians to the country's social, cultural, and economic landscape. The bill acknowledges the rich history and vibrant culture of Arab Canadians, including their contributions to literature, music, food, and fashion. With this bill, Parliament aims to celebrate and honor the vital role that Arab Canadians have played in building Canadian society.
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First Session, Forty-fourth Parliament,

70-71 Elizabeth II – 1 Charles III, 2021-2022-2023

HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA

BILL C-232
An Act respecting Arab Heritage Month
AS PASSED
BY THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
March 8, 2023
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SUMMARY

This enactment designates the month of April as “Arab Heritage Month”.

Available on the House of Commons website at the following address:
www.ourcommons.ca


1st Session, 44th Parliament,

70-71 Elizabeth II – 1 Charles III, 2021-2022-2023

HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA

BILL C-232

An Act respecting Arab Heritage Month

Preamble

Whereas the first persons of Arab origin arrived in Canada in 1882, in the early years after Confederation;

Whereas the population of Arab Canadians has since grown to over one million and continues to flourish, with young and dynamic Arab Canadian communities thriving throughout Canada;

Whereas Arab Canadians from all walks of life have made important contributions to Canada’s social, economic and political life;

Whereas Arab Canadians have made rich contributions to the cultural fabric of Canada, including through literature, music, food and fashion;

And whereas Parliament wishes to recognize and celebrate the historic mark that Arab Canadians have made and continue to make in building Canadian society;

Now, therefore, His 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 Arab Heritage Month Act.

Arab Heritage Month

Arab Heritage Month

2 Throughout Canada, in each year, the month of April is to be known as “Arab Heritage Month”.

Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of Commons