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Bill 139, Caribbean Heritage Month Act, 2019

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The

Bill proclaims the month of August in each year as Caribbean Heritage Month.

Bill 139 2019

Act to proclaim the month of August in each year as Caribbean Heritage Month

Preamble

proclaiming the month of August as Caribbean Heritage Month, the Province of

Ontario recognizes the economic, political, social and cultural achievements

and contributions of Caribbean Canadians in all aspects of Ontario society.

Like many immigrants who have made Ontario their home, Caribbean Canadians are

proud to be part of diverse communities across the province.

The

month of August is significant to the Caribbean community as August 1 is

Emancipation Day, which is celebrated in Ontario and many of the countries in

the Caribbean. Today, several festivals also take place across Ontario over the

month of August that highlight the rich culture and diverse heritage of the

Caribbean. Many of these celebrations reflect the traditions of popular

festivals in the region, which celebrate independence or the end of harvest

season.

Caribbean

Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize and reflect on the history of the

Caribbean region, its culture and the significant contributions that Caribbean

Canadians continue to make across Ontario.

Therefore,

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

the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Caribbean

Heritage Month

The

month of August in each year is proclaimed as Caribbean 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 Caribbean Heritage

Month Act, 2019 .

Date Bill stage Event Outcome Committee

November 6, 2019

First Reading

Vote

Carried

Debates and Progress

First Reading

November 6, 2019

Committee

Second Reading

Committee

Third Reading

Royal Assent

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