Senator GERBA4512329SUMMARYThis enactment designates the month of November as “National Immigration Month”.PreambleWhereas 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 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:Short TitleShort titleThis Act may be cited as the National Immigration Month Act.National Immigration MonthNational Immigration MonthThroughout Canada, in each and every year, the month of November is to be known as “National Immigration Month”.