Bill S-214
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First Session, Forty-fourth Parliament, 70-71 Elizabeth II – 1 Charles III, 2021-2022-2023 |
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STATUTES OF CANADA 2023
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An Act to establish International Mother Language Day
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ASSENTED TO
April 27, 2023
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SUMMARY
This enactment designates the 21st day of February in each and every year as “International Mother Language Day”.
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Available on the Senate of Canada website at the following address: www.sencanada.ca/en |
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70-71 Elizabeth II – 1 Charles III |
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CHAPTER 5 |
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An Act to establish International Mother Language Day |
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[Assented to 27th April, 2023]
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Preamble
Whereas English and French are Canada’s official languages;
Whereas more than 60 different Aboriginal languages are spoken in Canada;
Whereas Canadians speak a multitude of languages that greatly enrich Canada and its culture;
Whereas, in November 1999, International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization;
Whereas, in May 2007, the United Nations General Assembly called upon Member States “to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world”;
Whereas some Canadian provinces and cities already recognize International Mother Language Day;
And whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to recognize the value of linguistic and cultural diversity;
Now, therefore, His 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 International Mother Language Day Act.
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2 Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the 21st day of February is to be known as “International Mother Language Day”.
Not a legal holiday
3 For greater certainty, International Mother Language Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.
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Published under authority of the Senate of Canada
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