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Bill 131, Tibetan Heritage Month Act, 2020

Karpoche, Bhutila

Royal Assent received. Statutes of Ontario 2020,

chapter 19

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EXPLANATORY

NOTE

This Explanatory Note was written as a reader’s

aid to Bill 131 and does not form part of the law.

Bill 131 has been enacted as

Chapter 19 of the Statutes of Ontario, 2020.

The

Bill proclaims the month of July in each year as Tibetan Heritage Month.

Bill 131 2020

Act to proclaim the month of July as Tibetan Heritage Month

Preamble

Tibetan

Canadians are proud to be part of the diverse communities of Ontario and Canada.

Tibetans were some of the earliest government-sponsored non-European refugees

to settle in Canada.

Thanks

to the support of the Canadian people and the Office of His Holiness the Dalai

Lama, today the Tibetan population in Canada has grown and flourished to become

a remarkable addition to Canada’s diverse cultural mosaic. The Tibetan

community has contributed to the growth of Canada in economic, social and

political fields and, most importantly, has brought the rich and ancient

cultural practices of non-violence and compassion to Canada.

July

is a significant month for the Tibetan community. On July 6, Tibetans around

the world and Tibetan-Canadians across Ontario celebrate the birthday of His

Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, an honorary Canadian citizen. This

day symbolizes the unity of Tibetan-Canadians and their resilience as a people.

proclaiming the month of July as Tibetan Heritage Month, the province of Ontario

recognizes the contributions of Tibetans in all aspects of Ontario society.

Tibetan Heritage Month is also an opportunity to educate future generations

about the significant roles that Tibetan-Canadians have played and continue to

play across Ontario.

Therefore,

Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of

the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Tibetan

Heritage Month

The month of July in each year is proclaimed as Tibetan 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 Tibetan Heritage Month

Act, 2020 .

Bill 131 Original (PDF)

EXPLANATORY

NOTE

The

Bill proclaims the month of July in each year as Tibetan Heritage Month.

Bill 131 2019

Act to proclaim the month of July as Tibetan Heritage Month

Preamble

Tibetan

Canadians are proud to be part of the diverse communities of Ontario and Canada.

Tibetans were some of the earliest government-sponsored non-European refugees

to settle in Canada.

Thanks

to the support of the Canadian people and the Office of His Holiness the Dalai

Lama, today the Tibetan population in Canada has grown and flourished to become

a remarkable addition to Canada’s diverse cultural mosaic. The Tibetan

community has contributed to the growth of Canada in economic, social and

political fields and, most importantly, has brought the rich and ancient

cultural practices of non-violence and compassion to Canada.

July

is a significant month for the Tibetan community. On July 6, Tibetans around

the world and Tibetan-Canadians across Ontario celebrate the birthday of His

Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, an honorary Canadian citizen. This

day symbolizes the unity of Tibetan-Canadians and their resilience as a people.

proclaiming the month of July as Tibetan Heritage Month, the province of

Ontario recognizes the contributions of Tibetans in all aspects of Ontario

society. Tibetan Heritage Month is also an opportunity to educate future

generations about the significant roles that Tibetan-Canadians have played and

continue to play across Ontario.

Therefore,

Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of

the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Tibetan

Heritage Month

The month of July in each year is proclaimed as Tibetan 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 Tibetan Heritage Month

Act, 2019 .

Date Bill stage Event Outcome Committee

September 24, 2020

Royal Assent

Royal Assent received

September 24, 2020

Third Reading

Vote

Carried

September 24, 2020

Third Reading

Debated

September 24, 2020

Second Reading

Ordered for Third Reading pursuant to the Order of the House

September 24, 2020

Second Reading

Vote

Carried

September 24, 2020

Second Reading

Question put

September 14, 2020

First Reading

Motion to arrange proceedings

June 6, 2019

First Reading

Vote

Carried

Debates and Progress

First Reading

June 6, 2019

Committee

Second Reading

Motion to Arrange Proceedings

September 14, 2020

Mr. Kalled Rasheed, Miss Monique Taylor, Mme Lucille Collard, Mr. Dave Smith, Ms. Judith Monteith-Farrell, Ms. Lindsey Park, Mme France Gelinas, Mr. Roman Baber, Ms. Peggy Sattler, Ms. Jane McKenna, Mr. Jamie West, Mr. Vijay Thanigasalam, Mr. Sol Mamakwa, Mr. Will Bouma, Mr. Kevin Yarde, Hon. Paul Calandra, Ms. Jennifer K. French, Mr. Rick Nicholls

Declared carried.

September 24, 2020

Declared carried. Ordered for third reading pursuant to the order of the House.

Committee

Third Reading

September 24, 2020

Ms. Bhutila Karpoche, Hon. Stephen Lecce, Ms. Marit Stiles, Ms. Christine Hogarth

Declared carried.

Royal Assent

Thursday, September 24, 2020

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