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Bill S-276

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 09, 2024
Ukrainian Heritage Month Act
  • This is a bill that has been introduced in the Senate of Canada. It is called the Ukrainian Heritage Month Act and it aims to designate the month of September as "Ukrainian Heritage Month" in Canada. The bill recognizes the contributions that Ukrainian-Canadians have made to Canada's social, economic, political, and cultural fabric. It also acknowledges the strong bonds between Canada and Ukraine. The purpose of designating September as Ukrainian Heritage Month is to remember, celebrate, and educate future generations about the impactful role of Ukrainian-Canadians in communities across the country.
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First Session, Forty-fourth Parliament,

70-71 Elizabeth II – 1-2 Charles III, 2021-2022-2023

SENATE OF CANADA

BILL S-276
An Act respecting Ukrainian Heritage Month
FIRST READING, September 21, 2023

THE HONOURABLE SENATOR KUTCHER
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SUMMARY

This enactment designates the month of September as "Ukrainian Heritage Month".

Available on the Senate of Canada website at the following address:
www.sencanada.ca/en


1st Session, 44th Parliament,

70-71 Elizabeth II – 1-2 Charles III, 2021-2022-2023

SENATE OF CANADA

BILL S-276

An Act respecting Ukrainian Heritage Month

Preamble

Whereas today Canada is home to more than 1.‍3 million Ukrainian-Canadians;

Whereas the first recorded arrival of Ukrainians to Canada took place in the month of September over 125 years ago;

Whereas the people of Canada and the people of Ukraine share strong bonds of friendship and commitment to the universal values of human rights, democracy and respect for international law;

Whereas Parliament recognizes the significant contributions that Ukrainian-Canadians have made and continue to make to Canada’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric, including artistic, linguistic, culinary, religious and folkloric contributions;

And whereas, by designating the month of September as Ukrainian Heritage Month, Parliament would provide an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the impactful role that Ukrainian-Canadians have played and continue to play in communities across the country;

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 Ukrainian Heritage Month Act.

Ukrainian Heritage Month

Ukrainian Heritage Month

2 Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the month of September is to be known as “Ukrainian Heritage Month”.

Published under authority of the Senate of Canada