Bill S-228 explained in plain English
An Act respecting Hispanic Heritage Month
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Bill S-228 designates October as Hispanic Heritage Month throughout Canada each year.
Bill S-228 is a simple enactment that names October as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Canada every year. The bill explains that according to the 2011 National Household Survey, over 544,000 Canadians reported Latin, Central, or South American origins, over 368,000 reported Spanish origins, and over 873,000 spoke Spanish at home. The bill recognizes that Hispanic-Canadians have contributed to Canada's social, economic, political, and multicultural development. The designation is intended to provide an opportunity for the Hispanic-Canadian community to share and promote their culture and traditions with all Canadians, and to educate the public about their contributions. October was chosen because it is significant for Hispanic communities worldwide.
- Designates October as 'Hispanic Heritage Month' in Canada each year (Section 2)
- Recognizes the contributions of Hispanic-Canadians to Canadian society (Preamble)
- Provides a national opportunity for the Hispanic-Canadian community to share and promote their culture and traditions (Preamble)
- Hispanic-Canadian communities and individuals
- All Canadians (who will have an opportunity to learn about and celebrate Hispanic heritage and contributions)
- October of each year is designated as Hispanic Heritage Month (Section 2)
- Bill received First Reading on May 13, 2015
- The bill text does not specify what activities, events, or programs government or other organizations should undertake during Hispanic Heritage Month
- The bill does not indicate whether any government resources will be allocated to observe or promote Hispanic Heritage Month
- As of the available information, the bill was at second reading in the Senate and has not yet become law
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill S-228, concerning Hispanic Heritage Month, completed its first reading in the Senate on May 13, 2015, and subsequently underwent debate at second reading on June 10, 2015.
This artifact describes the procedural steps for Bill S-228, An Act respecting Hispanic Heritage Month, in the Senate. It indicates that the bill completed its first reading on May 13, 2015, and then proceeded to second reading, where a debate occurred on June 10, 2015. The text also notes that Senator Tobias C. Enverga Jr. delivered the sponsor's speech at the second reading debate.
The Senate introduced Bill S-228 for first reading and addressed other legislative and non-legislative matters during its sitting on May 13, 2015.
On May 13, 2015, the Senate conducted its first reading of Bill S-228, an act respecting Hispanic Heritage Month. This involved the formal introduction of the bill. The sitting also included discussions on various other matters, such as genocide remembrance, the election of a student union president, a bus attack in Pakistan, a centennial anniversary commemoration, the honouring of a hockey coach, and debates on other legislative items including Bill C-59 (Economic Action Plan 2015) and Bill C-51 (An Act to enact the Security of Canada Information Sharing Act and the Secure Air Travel Act).
Bill S-228, concerning Hispanic Heritage Month, was debated at the second reading stage in the Senate on June 10, 2015, with its status remaining 'Not completed'.
This artifact describes the procedural status of Bill S-228 at the second reading stage in the Senate. The bill was introduced on May 13, 2015, and the debate for its second reading occurred on June 10, 2015. The stage state is noted as 'Not completed'. The summary includes information about the sponsor's speech during this stage.
The Senate began debating Bill S-228, which proposes to establish October as Hispanic Heritage Month in Canada, before adjourning the debate.
On June 10, 2015, the Senate debated Bill S-228, An Act respecting Hispanic Heritage Month. Senator Tobias C. Enverga, Jr. introduced the bill, explaining its purpose to establish October as Hispanic Heritage Month in Canada. He highlighted the growing Hispanic community in Canada, their contributions, and the significance of October in Hispanic cultures. The debate was adjourned, meaning it was paused to be continued at a later date. The Senate also conducted other business during this sitting, including tabling committee reports, debating other bills, and hearing from senators on various issues.
During a Senate debate on June 10, 2015, the sponsor of Bill S-228, An Act respecting Hispanic Heritage Month, advocated for its passage to recognize and celebrate the Hispanic Canadian community, after which the debate was adjourned.
This record details a Senate debate on June 10, 2015, concerning Bill S-228, An Act respecting Hispanic Heritage Month. The bill's sponsor, Senator Tobias C. Enverga, Jr., presented the case for establishing October as Hispanic Heritage Month in Canada, drawing parallels to existing heritage months like Asian Heritage Month and Black History Month. He highlighted the growing and vibrant Hispanic Canadian community, its contributions to Canada, and the significance of October in various Hispanic countries. The debate was adjourned, meaning it was not completed during this sitting.
Bill S-228, an Act respecting Hispanic Heritage Month, has not yet reached the third reading stage in the Senate, with its latest activity being a second reading debate on June 10, 2015.
This artifact describes the status of Bill S-228, an Act respecting Hispanic Heritage Month. The bill has not yet reached the third reading stage in the Senate. The latest activity recorded was a debate at the second reading stage on June 10, 2015, where Senator Tobias C. Enverga Jr. delivered a sponsor's speech.
Bill S-228, an act respecting Hispanic Heritage Month, has not yet reached its First Reading stage in the House of Commons and is currently at Second Reading in the Senate.
This record describes the House of Commons First Reading stage for Bill S-228, An Act respecting Hispanic Heritage Month. According to the provided text, this stage has not yet been reached. The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate, with a sponsor's speech by Senator Tobias C. Enverga Jr. having occurred on Wednesday, June 10, 2015.
Bill S-228, concerning Hispanic Heritage Month, has reached the 'Not reached' state for its House of Commons Second Reading stage, with its latest procedural activity being its Second Reading debate in the Senate.
This record shows the status of Bill S-228, an Act respecting Hispanic Heritage Month, at the House of Commons Second Reading stage. The stage state is marked as 'Not reached'. It indicates that the bill's latest activity was a debate at second reading in the Senate on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. The bill had its first reading on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, and its second reading in the Senate on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, which included a sponsor's speech by Senator Tobias C. Enverga Jr.
The 'House of Commons Consideration in committee' stage for Bill S-228 has not yet been reached, with the bill currently at second reading in the Senate.
This artifact indicates that the House of Commons 'Consideration in committee' stage for Bill S-228, An Act respecting Hispanic Heritage Month, has not yet been reached. The bill is currently at the 'Second reading' stage in the Senate.
This artifact shows Bill S-228 has reached the Report stage in the House of Commons but has not yet been acted upon, while the bill's current overall status is at second reading in the Senate.
The artifact indicates that Bill S-228, an Act respecting Hispanic Heritage Month, has reached the Report stage in the House of Commons. However, the status notes that this stage has 'Not reached'. The current overall status of the bill is 'At second reading in the Senate', with the latest activity being a debate at second reading in the Senate on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. The first reading occurred on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.
Bill S-228, an Act respecting Hispanic Heritage Month, has proceeded through its first reading and had a debate at second reading in the Senate, but has not yet reached third reading in the House of Commons.
The provided information details the legislative progress of Bill S-228, which aims to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month. The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate. The House of Commons stage for Third Reading has not yet been reached. The record shows that a debate occurred at the second reading in the Senate on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, which included a speech by the sponsor, Senator Tobias C. Enverga Jr. The bill had its first reading on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.
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