p42 s2 bill 18 b018rep e.pdf

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2ND SESSION, 42ND LEGISLATURE, ONTARIO ELIZABETH II, 2021 Bill

An Act to proclaim the month of May as Polish Heritage Month Co-sponsors: Ms C. Hogarth Mr. J. Yakabuski Private Members’ Bill 1st Reading October 18, 2021 2nd Reading November 4, 2021 3rd Reading Royal Assent (Reprinted as amended by the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills and as reported to the Legislative Assembly November 30, 2021) (The provisions in this Bill will be renumbered after 3rd Reading) This reprint of the Bill is marked to indicate the changes that were made in Committee. The changes are indicated by underlines for new text and a strikethrough for deleted text. ______________ Bill

An Act to proclaim the month of May as Polish Heritage Month

Preamble Ontario is home to more than 523,000 people of Polish heritage. Polish Canadians have lived in Ontario since the 19th century and, over the years, have made significant contributions to Ontario’s society, economy, politics and culture. May 3rd is widely celebrated by Polish people around the world to commemorate the Constitution, which is a symbol of Poland’s aspiration for freedom, democracy and independence. This is one of the most important Polish holidays and many parades and festivities take place in May.

By proclaiming the month of May as Polish Heritage Month, the Province of Ontario recognizes the impact that Polish Canadians have had on Ontario's history, culture and democratic institutions. Polish Heritage Month is an opportunity to educate Ontarians of all ages about the hardships and struggles that Polish Canadians have endured to live in a free and democratic society that respects human rights and the rule of law. These core values have contributed to the strength and diversity of Ontario.

Therefore Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows: Polish Heritage Month The month of May in each year is proclaimed as Polish 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 Polish Heritage Month Act, 2021. ______________ EXPLANATORY NOTE The Bill proclaims the month of May in each year as Polish Heritage Month.

Document details

Collection	Ontario — Bills
Citation	p42 s2 bill 18 b018rep e.pdf
Type	bill
Volume / chapter	p42 s2 bill 18 b018rep e.pdf
Language	en
Format	pdf
Source	PROVINCIAL
Identifier	3015d5445418ce7c982a5d7ea01bec8ff8635611

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