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Bill S-246

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 18, 2023
Lebanese Heritage Month Act
  • This bill makes November "Lebanese Heritage Month" in Canada to recognize the contributions of Lebanese Canadians to Canadian society. This will encourage Lebanese Canadians to share their traditions and culture with all Canadians.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • Lebanese Heritage Month Act is a positive step towards recognizing the significant contributions made by Lebanese Canadians towards the development of Canadian society. This act aims to create awareness and appreciation for Lebanese cultural and traditional values, and promote mutual understanding and respect among Canadians. By designating November as Lebanese Heritage Month, the act acknowledges the historical significance of this month to the Lebanese community and encourages the celebration of cultural diversity and inclusivity across Canada. This act also promotes greater cohesion, social integration, and unity among Canadians of Lebanese and non-Lebanese descent, and emphasizes that diversity is Canada's strength.

SteelmanSpren Against

  • One possible steelman argument opposing this act could be that designating a specific month for a particular heritage group may promote division and exclusivity rather than unity and inclusivity. Some may argue that while recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Lebanese Canadians is important and necessary, singling out a specific month for this purpose could risk creating a sense of separatism and further polarizing communities along ethnic or cultural lines. In order to foster a truly inclusive and diverse society, it may be better to celebrate the heritage and contributions of all Canadians throughout the year, rather than dedicating special months or days to specific groups.
Royal Assent
  • June 20, 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Read

Senate Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 14, 2023
House Third Reading
  • June 13, 2023, 10 a.m.
  • Passed

House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 07, 2023
House Second Reading
  • April 20, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
  • Passed

Senate Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 18, 2023
House First Reading
  • April 18, 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Passed

Senate Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 06, 2022
Senate Second Reading
  • Dec. 6, 2022, 2 p.m.
  • Passed

Senate Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 29, 2022

Senate Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 24, 2022

Senate Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 24, 2022
Social Affairs, Science and Technology (SOCI)
Re. Bill S-246, An Act respecting Lebanese Heritage Month, without amendment
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  • The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology has the honour to present its

    TENTH REPORT

    Your committee, to which was referred Bill S-246, An Act respecting Lebanese Heritage Month, has, in obedience to the order of reference of November 3, 2022, examined the said bill and now reports the same without amendment.

    Respectfully submitted,

    RATNA OMIDVAR

    Chair

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Senate Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 03, 2022

Senate Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 07, 2022

Senate Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 19, 2022