Bill S-218
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- Latin American Heritage Month Latin American Heritage Month
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First Session, Forty-second Parliament, 64-65-66 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016-2017 |
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SENATE OF CANADA |
An Act respecting Latin American Heritage Month
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AS PASSED
BY THE SENATE
November 29, 2017
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SUMMARY
This enactment designates the month of October in each and every year as “Latin American Heritage Month”.
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Available on the Senate of Canada website at the following address:
www.sencanada.ca/en |
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1st Session, 42nd Parliament, 64-65-66 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016-2017 |
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SENATE OF CANADA |
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BILL S-218 |
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An Act respecting Latin American Heritage Month |
Preamble
Whereas the Parliament of Canada recognizes that members of the Latin American community in Canada have made significant contributions to the social, economic and political fabric of the nation;
Whereas the designation of a month as Latin American Heritage Month would be a meaningful way to remember, celebrate and educate the public about these contributions;
Whereas Latin American communities across Canada would be mobilized by a Latin American Heritage Month to jointly celebrate, share and promote their unique culture and traditions with all Canadians;
And whereas October is a significant month for the Latin American community around the world;
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
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1 This Act may be cited as the Latin American Heritage Month Act.
Latin American Heritage Month
Latin American Heritage Month
2 Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the month of October is to be known as “Latin American Heritage Month”.
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Published under authority of the Senate of Canada
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