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Arab Heritage Month Act

Bill S-227, Arab Heritage Month Act · Third reading · now law Where it stands

What the law does

The law designates the month of April each year as Arab Heritage Month. The published material gives no further detail.

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Elizabeth May

Green

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“I want the record to show that the Green Party does not support this bill.”
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Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, I would like it placed on the record very firmly that the Green Party does not support Bill C-22. We understand it is going to be passed on division. We want our position on the record.

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Jenny Kwan

NDP
“I want the record to show that the NDP does not support this bill.”
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Mr. Speaker, the NDP would also like to make sure that it is on the record that the NDP members do not support Bill C-22, likewise to my colleague from the Greens.

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Ahmed Hussen

Liberal
“I thank everyone for passing the bill to make April Arab Heritage Month. It is important for our country.”
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Mr. Speaker, I just want to thank all members of the House for passing Bill S-227, an act respecting Arab heritage month. This is an important bill for the community and for Canada, and I really want to express my sincere gratitude to all colleagues for supporting Bill S-227.

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