3 The short title of this Act is the Lebanese Heritage Month Act, 2017 — Bill 60 (41st Parliament, 2nd Session)

Bill 60, 41-2

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2ND SESSION, 41ST LEGISLATURE, ONTARIO ELIZABETH II, 2017 Bill 60 (Chapter of the Statutes of Ontario, 2017)

An Act to proclaim the month of November Lebanese Heritage Month Co-sponsors: Mr. J. Fraser Ms L. MacLeod Ms P. Sattler 1st Reading November 14, 2016 2nd Reading November 17, 2016 3rd Reading December 12, 2017 Royal Assent December 14, 2017 Bill

An Act to proclaim the month of November Lebanese Heritage Month

Preamble Ontario is home to a large and vibrant Lebanese community. Ever since the late 19th century, when the first Lebanese immigrants arriv ed in Canada, the Lebanese Canadian community throughout Ontario has made and continues to make significant contributions across all fields including in science, education, medicine, law, politics, business, sports and culture. Lebanese Canadians play an i ntegral role in communities across Ontario and truly enrich the multicultural diversity of the province. November is a significant month for the Lebanese co mmunity.

Each year in November, Lebanese people around the world celebrate Lebanese Independence D ay in commemoration of their nation gaining independence on N ovember 22, 1943. By proclaiming the month of November as Lebanese Heritage Month, the Province of Ontario recognizes the meaningful contributions Lebanese Canadians have made to Ontario’s social , economic, political and cultural fabric. Lebanese Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about Lebanese Canadians and their continuing role in helping to foster growth, prosperity and innovation throughout Ontario.

Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of O ntario, enacts as follows: Lebanese Heritage Month The month of November in each year is proclaimed as Lebanese Heritage Month. Commencement This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.

Short title The

short title of this Act is the Lebanese Heritage Month Act, 2017. ______________ EXPLANATORY NOTE This Explanatory Note was written as a reader’s aid to Bill and does not form part of the law. Bill has been enacted as

Chapter of the Statutes of Ontario, 2017. The Bill proclaims the month of November in each year as Lebanese Heritage Month.

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Collection	Ontario — Bills
Citation	Bill 60, 41-2
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Language	en
Format	pdf
Source	PROVINCIAL
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