This enactment designates the month of November as “National Immigration Month”.

Preamble

Whereas Canada has greatly benefited from the arrival of immigrants from all backgrounds who today make up a vital part of its population;

Whereas Canada has greatly benefited from immigrants’ contributions to its social and cultural development, economic prosperity and global outreach;

Whereas Canada has already recognized many days, weeks and months to celebrate the heritage of diverse communities and ethnic groups in Canada;

Whereas it is very important to educate children and future generations about the role played by immigration in building Canada;

Whereas Canada already celebrates the National Francophone Immigration Week in November;

Whereas the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which establishes principles and fundamental norms related to immigration and refugee protection, received royal assent on November 1, 2001;

And whereas it is desirable to establish a period when Canadians can recognize and celebrate immigrants’ contributions to Canadian society;

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