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Bill 183, Chinese Heritage Month Act, 2024

Ke, Vincent

Babikian, Aris

Royal Assent received. Statutes of Ontario 2024,

chapter 37

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Bill 183 Royal Assent (PDF)

EXPLANATORY

NOTE

This Explanatory Note was written as a reader’s

aid to Bill 183 and does not form part of the law.

Bill 183 has been enacted as

Chapter 37 of the Statutes of Ontario, 2024.

The

Bill proclaims the month of February in each year as Chinese Heritage Month.

Bill 183 2024

Act to proclaim the month of February as Chinese Heritage Month

Preamble

Since

1788, the Chinese community has been making a significant, progressive and

enduring impact in Canada, including here at home in Ontario, by helping to

build critical infrastructure and improve the Canadian economy while adding

depth and character to the social fabric of our province and nation.

Today,

Ontario is home to more than 820,000 people of Chinese origin who have made and

continue to make substantial contributions to the growth and prosperity of the

Province of Ontario.

February

is an important month for the Chinese Canadian community because the Lunar New

Year occurs during the winter season. The Lunar New Year is a significant

cultural observance and celebratory time for Chinese Canadians as it signifies

a new beginning and heralds the upcoming arrival of spring.

proclaiming the month of February Chinese Heritage Month in Ontario, the

Province of Ontario publicly acknowledges and affirms that people of Chinese

descent are an important part of our province. Chinese Heritage Month in

Ontario also serves to recognize the worthy contributions of Chinese Canadians

as they help to shape and refine the social, economic, political and cultural

landscape in Ontario. Chinese Heritage Month in Ontario is an opportunity to

remember, celebrate and educate future generations about Chinese Canadians and

the important role they have played and continue to play in promoting the

important values of diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion in communities

all across Ontario.

Therefore,

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

the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Chinese

Heritage Month

The

month of February in each year is proclaimed as Chinese Heritage Month.

Commencement

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

Short

title

3 The

short title of

this Act is the Chinese Heritage

Month Act, 2024 .

Bill 183 Original (PDF)

EXPLANATORY

NOTE

The

Bill proclaims the month of February in each year as Chinese Heritage Month.

Bill 183 2024

Act to proclaim the month of February as Chinese Heritage Month

Preamble

Since

1788, the Chinese community has been making a significant, progressive and

enduring impact in Canada, including here at home in Ontario, by helping to

build critical infrastructure and improve the Canadian economy while adding

depth and character to the social fabric of our province and nation.

Today,

Ontario is home to more than 820,000 people of Chinese origin who have made and

continue to make substantial contributions to the growth and prosperity of the

Province of Ontario.

February

is an important month for the Chinese Canadian community because the Lunar New

Year occurs during the winter season. The Lunar New Year is a significant

cultural observance and celebratory time for Chinese Canadians as it signifies

a new beginning and heralds the upcoming arrival of spring.

proclaiming the month of February Chinese Heritage Month in Ontario, the

Province of Ontario publicly acknowledges and affirms that people of Chinese

descent are an important part of our province. Chinese Heritage Month in

Ontario also serves to recognize the worthy contributions of Chinese Canadians

as they help to shape and refine the social, economic, political and cultural

landscape in Ontario. Chinese Heritage Month in Ontario is an opportunity to

remember, celebrate and educate future generations about Chinese Canadians and

the important role they have played and continue to play in promoting the

important values of diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion in communities

all across Ontario.

Therefore,

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

the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Chinese

Heritage Month

The

month of February in each year is proclaimed as Chinese 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 Chinese Heritage Month Act, 2024 .

Date Bill stage Event Outcome Committee

December 19, 2024

Royal Assent

Royal Assent received

December 11, 2024

Third Reading

Vote

Carried

December 11, 2024

Third Reading

Question put

December 11, 2024

Third Reading

Debated

December 11, 2024

Second Reading

Ordered for Third Reading pursuant to the Order of the House

December 11, 2024

Second Reading

Discharge the Order of referral to Committee

Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy

December 11, 2024

Second Reading

Motion to arrange proceedings

May 14, 2024

Second Reading

Ordered referred to Standing Committee

Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy

May 14, 2024

Second Reading

Vote

Carried

May 14, 2024

Second Reading

Question put

May 14, 2024

Second Reading

Debated

March 28, 2024

First Reading

Ordered for Second Reading

March 28, 2024

First Reading

Vote

Carried

First Reading

March 28, 2024

Carried

Ordered for Second Reading

Second Reading

May 14, 2024

Babikian, Aris

Scarborough—Agincourt

Fraser, John

Ottawa South

Harden, Joel

Ottawa Centre

Kanapathi, Logan

Markham—Thornhill

Ke, Vincent

Don Valley North

Pang, Billy

Markham—Unionville

Shaw, Sandy

Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas

Question put

Carried

Ordered referred to Standing Committee

Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy

December 11, 2024

Motion to arrange proceedings

Discharge the Order of referral to Committee

Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy

December 11, 2024

Babikian, Aris

Scarborough—Agincourt

Hsu, Ted

Kingston and the Islands

Ke, Vincent

Don Valley North

Pang, Billy

Markham—Unionville

Wong-Tam, Kristyn

Toronto Centre

Third Reading

December 11, 2024

Debated

Question put

Carried

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