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Bill C-348

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 21, 2023
Somali Heritage Month Act
  • Bill C-348 is a law that designates the month of July as "Somali Heritage Month". This is because Canada has a large population of people of Somali heritage who have made important contributions to the country. The law aims to recognize and celebrate these contributions, as well as the rich culture and heritage of the Somali people. The law states that every year, throughout Canada, the month of July will be known as Somali Heritage Month.
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Context: House Hansard - 218 - Jun/21/23
Mr. Yvan Baker
Madam Speaker, Canada's strength is reflected in the diversity of our population and of our local communities, and Canada is home to many Canadians of Somali heritage. Canadians of Somali descent have left, and continue to leave, a historic mark on Canada, with contributions that span communities across our country that are reflected in our economic, political, social and cultural life. If passed, Somali heritage month would give us a special opportunity to recognize that Canadians of Somali descent have made, and continue to make, significant contributions to Canada. It would also give all Canadians a special opportunity to learn more about Somali Canadians' contributions to Canada, by recognizing and celebrating them.
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Context: House Hansard - 218 - Jun/21/23
Mr. Yvan Baker (Etobicoke Centre, Lib.)
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-348, an act to establish Somali heritage month. He said: Madam Speaker, I rise today to introduce a bill, which is an act respecting Somali heritage month. If passed, the bill would declare July of every year in Canada Somali heritage month. I would like to thank the member for Etobicoke—Lakeshore for co-sponsoring this bill with me and the member for York South—Weston for his counsel. I hope that all members of the House will support the legislation. Canada's strength is reflected in the diversity of our—
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