p42 s1 bill 299 b299 e.pdf

Ontario — Bills

1ST SESSION, 42ND LEGISLATURE, ONTARIO ELIZABETH II, 2021 Bill

An Act to proclaim May as Anti-Asian Racism Education Month Mr. V. Ke Private Member’s Bill 1st Reading May 20, 2021 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Royal Assent Bill

An Act to proclaim May as Anti-Asian Racism Education Month

Preamble People of Asian heritage have experienced a heightened rate of race-related incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Asian Canadians are visible minorities and have long been viewed as foreigners and outsiders and are easy targets for people to direct their frustration and anger. Education can play an important role in addressing and eliminating racism and discrimination. With education, we have the opportunity to change the way the public views and treats Asian Canadians. They should be viewed and treated as vital contributors to our Canadian multicultural society.

Their contributions to this country are historical, dating back to the late-1700s and the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, along with many other notable achievements that benefit Canada’s culture, economy and innovation. By proclaiming May as Anti-Asian Racism Education Month, the Province of Ontario honours the proud contributions, storied history and sacrifices made by Canadians of Asian heritage in building this country. It will also help to combat and eliminate anti-Asian racism in our schools, our communities and our province.

Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows: Anti-Asian Racism Education Month The month of May in each year is proclaimed as Anti-Asian Racism Education Month. Commencement This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.

Short title The

short title of this Act is the Anti-Asian Racism Education Month Act, 2021. ______________ EXPLANATORY NOTE The Bill proclaims May in each year as Anti-Asian Racism Education Month.

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