Bill S-249
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First Session, Forty-fifth Parliament, 3-4 Charles III, 2025-2026 |
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SENATE OF CANADA |
An Act respecting Christian Heritage Month
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FIRST READING, June 9, 2026
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THE HONOURABLE SENATOR HOUSAKOS |
SUMMARY
This enactment designates the month of December as “Christian Heritage Month”.
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Available on the Senate of Canada website at the following address: www.sencanada.ca/en |
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1st Session, 45th Parliament, 3-4 Charles III, 2025-2026 |
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SENATE OF CANADA |
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BILL S-249 |
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An Act respecting Christian Heritage Month |
Preamble
Whereas the month of December marks significant events and celebrations in the Christian calendar, from the beginning of Advent to the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ;
Whereas Christianity has profoundly influenced the principles of compassion, justice and service upon which Canada is founded;
Whereas Canada’s Christian community has made significant contributions to the growth and prosperity of Canada throughout its history;
And whereas it is essential to honour and celebrate the diverse expressions of faith that continue to enrich our communities;
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 Christian Heritage Month Act.
Christian Heritage Month
Christian Heritage Month
2 Throughout Canada, in each year and every year, the month of December is to be known as “Christian Heritage Month”.
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Published under authority of the Senate of Canada
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