This enactment designates the month of September as "Ukrainian Heritage Month".

Preamble

Whereas today Canada is home to more than 1.‍3 million Ukrainian-Canadians;

Whereas the first recorded arrival of Ukrainians to Canada took place in the month of September over 125 years ago;

Whereas the people of Canada and the people of Ukraine share strong bonds of friendship and commitment to the universal values of human rights, democracy and respect for international law;

Whereas Parliament recognizes the significant contributions that Ukrainian-Canadians have made and continue to make to Canada’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric, including artistic, linguistic, culinary, religious and folkloric contributions;

And whereas, by designating the month of September as Ukrainian Heritage Month, Parliament would provide an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the impactful role that Ukrainian-Canadians have played and continue to play in communities across the country;

Now, therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: