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Bill 271, Persian Heritage Month Act, 2021

Parsa, Hon. Michael

Ghamari, Goldie

Royal Assent received. Statutes of Ontario 2021,

chapter 24

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Explanatory Note was written as a reader’s aid to Bill 271 and does not form part of the law.

Bill 271 has been enacted as

Chapter 24 of the Statutes of Ontario, 2021.

The Bill proclaims the month of March in each year as Persian Heritage Month.

Bill 271 2021

An Act to proclaim the month of March as Persian Heritage Month

Preamble

Canada is home to more than 200,000 people of Persian descent, and more than half of them call Ontario home. Ontarians of Persian heritage have contributed to the diversity and uniqueness of our communities for generations. Persian immigration to Canada began in earnest in the 1970s. Since then Persians have played, and continue to play, a key role in shaping the economic, political, social and cultural landscape of Ontario.

With thousands of years of history and tradition, Persian culture is rooted in one of the oldest civilizations on earth. From ancient Mesopotamia to Cyrus the Great’s founding of the First Persian Empire and beyond, Persian peoples have held a home at the centre of countless empires, trade routes and cultures for centuries. Today, Ontario is proud to have gained the cultural and historical legacy of the Persian people. After decades of contributions, Persian culture has become an inherent part of our province’s cultural, political, economic and social identity.

In the month of March, millions of people of Persian heritage celebrate Nowruz; the beginning of their new year, the day of the vernal equinox and the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere. This millennia-old celebration is also a reminder of the importance of harmony between nature and life. By proclaiming the month of March as Persian Heritage Month, the Province of Ontario recognizes the many achievements and contributions of Ontarians of Persian descent, and acknowledges the proud legacy that Persian history and culture has imprinted on humanity.

Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Persian Heritage Month

1 The month of March in each year is proclaimed as Persian Heritage Month.

Commencement

2 This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.

Short title

3 The

short title of this Act is the Persian Heritage Month Act, 2021 .

Bill 271 Original (PDF)

EXPLANATORY

NOTE

The

Bill proclaims the month of March in each year as Persian Heritage Month.

Bill 271 2021

Act to proclaim the month of March as Persian Heritage Month

Preamble

Canada

is home to more than 200,000 people of Persian descent, and more than half of

them call Ontario home. Ontarians of Persian heritage have contributed to the

diversity and uniqueness of our communities for generations. Persian

immigration to Canada began in earnest in the 1970s. Since then Persians have

played, and continue to play, a key role in shaping the economic, political,

social and cultural landscape of Ontario.

With

thousands of years of history and tradition, Persian culture is rooted in one

of the oldest civilizations on earth. From ancient Mesopotamia to Cyrus the

Great’s founding of the First Persian Empire and beyond, Persian peoples have

held a home at the centre of countless empires, trade routes and cultures for

centuries. Today, Ontario is proud to have gained the cultural and historical

legacy of the Persian people. After decades of contributions, Persian culture

has become an inherent part of our province’s cultural, political, economic and

social identity.

the month of March, millions of people of Persian heritage celebrate Nowruz; the

beginning of their new year, the day of the vernal equinox and the beginning of

spring in the northern hemisphere. This millennia-old celebration is also a

reminder of the importance of harmony between nature and life. By proclaiming

the month of March as Persian Heritage Month, the Province of Ontario

recognizes the many achievements and contributions of Ontarians of Persian

descent, and acknowledges the proud legacy that Persian history and culture has

imprinted on humanity.

Therefore,

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

the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Persian

Heritage Month

The

month of March in each year is proclaimed as Persian 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 Persian

Heritage Month Act, 2021 .

Date Bill stage Event Outcome Committee

June 3, 2021

Royal Assent

Royal Assent received

June 3, 2021

Third Reading

Vote

Carried

June 3, 2021

Third Reading

Debated

May 5, 2021

Second Reading

Ordered for Third Reading

May 5, 2021

Second Reading

Reported without amendment

May 5, 2021

Second Reading

Consideration of a Bill

Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills

April 19, 2021

Second Reading

Ordered referred to Standing Committee

Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills

April 19, 2021

Second Reading

Vote

Carried

April 19, 2021

Second Reading

Debated

March 30, 2021

First Reading

Vote

Carried

Debates and Progress

First Reading

March 30, 2021

Committee

Second Reading

April 19, 2021

Mr. Michael Parsa,Mr. Joel Harden, Hon. Stephen Lecce, Ms. Teresa J. Armstrong, Mr. Kaleed Rasheed, Mr. Stan Cho

Declared carried. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills

Committee

Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills

May 5, 2021

May 5, 2021

Reported to the House without amendment. Ordered for third reading.

Third Reading

June 3, 2021

Mr. Michael Parsa, Mr. Gurratan Singh, Ms. Goldie Ghamari

Declared carried.

Royal Assent

Thursday, June 3, 2021

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