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Bill 180, Somali Heritage Week Act, 2020

Hassan, Faisal

Royal Assent received. Statutes of Ontario 2020,

chapter 22

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Bill 180 Royal Assent (PDF)

EXPLANATORY

NOTE

This Explanatory Note

was written as a reader’s aid to Bill 180 and does not form part of the law.

Bill 180 has been enacted as

Chapter 22

of the Statutes of Ontario, 2020.

The

Bill proclaims June 25 to July 1 in each year as Somali Heritage Week.

Bill 180 2020

Act to proclaim Somali Heritage Week

Preamble

The

spirit of Canada’s greatness has always resided in the diversity of its people.

Canada has gained immeasurably from the strengths of its people, from the First

Nations to the more recent immigrants and refugees who have come to its shores,

bringing with them their cultures, traditions and values. The Somali community in

Ontario is part of this legacy.

proclaiming the week of June 25 through July 1 as Somali Heritage Week, the

Province of Ontario recognizes the economic, political, social and cultural

achievements and contributions of Somali Canadians in all aspects of Ontario

society. Like many refugees and immigrants who have made Ontario their home,

Somali Canadians are proud to be part of diverse communities across the

province.

This

week-long period covers significant dates in the history of the Somali community.

Somalis from regions throughout the Horn of Africa celebrate their independence

during this week, as June 26, June 27 and July 1 mark important anniversaries

relating to the independence of these regions. Today, several celebrations also

take place across Ontario during the week of June 25 through July 1 that

highlight the rich culture and heritage of the Somali people. Many of these

celebrations reflect the traditions of the Somali people and celebrate

independence, liberty and freedom.

Somali

Heritage Week is an opportunity to recognize and reflect on the history and

culture of the Somali regions in the Horn of Africa, as well as the significant

contributions that Somali Canadians have made and 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:

Somali

Heritage Week

The

week of June 25 through July 1 in each year is proclaimed as Somali Heritage

Week.

Commencement

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

Short

title

The

short title of this Act is the Somali

Heritage Week Act, 2020 .

Bill 180 Original (PDF)

EXPLANATORY

NOTE

The

Bill proclaims June 25 to July 1 in each year as Somali Heritage Week.

Bill 180 2020

Act to proclaim Somali Heritage Week

Preamble

The

spirit of Canada’s greatness has always resided in the diversity of its people.

Canada has gained immeasurably from the strengths of its people, from the First

Nations to the more recent immigrants and refugees who have come to its shores,

bringing with them their cultures, traditions and values. The Somali community in

Ontario is part of this legacy.

proclaiming the week of June 25 through July 1 as Somali Heritage Week, the

Province of Ontario recognizes the economic, political, social and cultural

achievements and contributions of Somali Canadians in all aspects of Ontario

society. Like many refugees and immigrants who have made Ontario their home,

Somali Canadians are proud to be part of diverse communities across the

province.

This

week-long period covers significant dates in the history of the Somali community.

Somalis from regions throughout the Horn of Africa celebrate their independence

during this week, as June 26, June 27 and July 1 mark important anniversaries

relating to the independence of these regions. Today, several celebrations also

take place across Ontario during the week of June 25 through July 1 that

highlight the rich culture and heritage of the Somali people. Many of these celebrations

reflect the traditions of the Somali people and celebrate independence, liberty

and freedom.

Somali

Heritage Week is an opportunity to recognize and reflect on the history and

culture of the Somali regions in the Horn of Africa, as well as the significant

contributions that Somali Canadians have made and 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:

Somali

Heritage Week

The week

of June 25 through July 1 in each year is proclaimed as Somali Heritage Week.

Commencement

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

Short

title

The

short title of this Act is the Somali Heritage Week

Act, 2020 .

Date Bill stage Event Outcome Committee

October 1, 2020

Royal Assent

Royal Assent received

October 1, 2020

Third Reading

Vote

Carried

October 1, 2020

Third Reading

Debated

October 1, 2020

Second Reading

Ordered for Third Reading pursuant to the Order of the House

October 1, 2020

Second Reading

Vote

Carried

October 1, 2020

Second Reading

Question put

September 14, 2020

First Reading

Motion to arrange proceedings

March 10, 2020

First Reading

Vote

Carried

Debates and Progress

First Reading

March 10, 2020

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 ouma, Mr. Kevin Yarde, Hon. Paul Calandra, Ms. Jennifer K. French, Mr. Rick Nicholls

Declared carried.

October 1, 2020

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

Committee

Third Reading

October 1, 2020

Mr. Faisal Hassan, Mr. Billy Pang, Mr. Tom Rakocevic, Mr. John Fraser, Mr. Sheref Sabawy, Hon. Paul Calandra

Declared carried.

Royal Assent

Thursday, October 1, 2020

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