Bill S-225 explained in plain English
An Act to establish National Thanadelthur Day
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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Bill S-225 establishes February 5th as National Thanadelthur Day to commemorate the historical role of Thanadelthur in fostering peace between Indigenous groups during the fur trade, while explicitly stating it is not a legal holiday.
Bill S-225 designates February 5th of each year as 'National Thanadelthur Day' to recognize the historical contributions of Thanadelthur, a Denesuline woman who played a key role in mediating peace between the Denesuline and Cree peoples during the early 1700s fur trade era. The bill clarifies that this day is not a legal holiday or non-juridical day.
- Designates February 5th as National Thanadelthur Day
- Provides historical context about Thanadelthur's role in the fur trade
- Clarifies the day is not a legal holiday or non-juridical day
- The bill does not specify any official celebrations, educational requirements, or public activities associated with the day
- No details are provided about how the day's observance might interact with existing cultural or educational initiatives
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill S-225 completed its Senate first reading on June 3, 2025, and is now awaiting its first reading in the House of Commons.
Bill S-225, which proposes establishing National Thanadelthur Day, completed its Senate first reading on June 3, 2025. This procedural step marks the formal introduction of the bill in the Senate. The bill is now awaiting its first reading in the House of Commons. No legislative changes occurred during this stage, as first readings are purely procedural and do not involve debate or amendment. The next step in the process will be the House of Commons first reading.
The Senate debated proposals to limit the use of the 'notwithstanding' clause in the Constitution, focusing on Bill S-218 and related bills, with discussions on procedural safeguards, federal-provincial jurisdiction, and public awareness.
The Senate debate transcript details discussions around the 'notwithstanding' clause in the Constitution, specifically focusing on Bill S-218, which proposes procedural safeguards to limit its use. Key topics include: (1) Concerns about the clause's potential for abuse, with some senators advocating for stricter limits on its application by federal and provincial governments. (2) Reference to Bill C-21, which would require a five-year sunset clause for laws using the 'notwithstanding' clause. (3) Debate over whether the clause should be restricted to specific areas like human rights, with some arguing it should not apply to provincial laws. (4) Mention of the need for public awareness to ensure the clause's intended effect is maintained. The discussion highlights procedural and constitutional concerns without resolving specific legislative outcomes.
Bill S-225 completed its Senate second reading on February 24, 2026, and is now awaiting first reading in the House of Commons.
Bill S-225, which aims to establish National Thanadelthur Day, has completed its Senate second reading stage on February 24, 2026. This stage involved debate and voting in the Senate, after which the bill now awaits its first reading in the House of Commons. Key procedural dates include the first reading in the Senate on June 19, 2025, and the third reading in the Senate on April 21, 2026. The bill's sponsor, Mary Jane McCallum (Conservative), delivered a speech during the second reading, and Marilou McPhedran (Non-affiliated) responded during a later sitting. A similar bill, S-274, was previously introduced in the 44th Parliament but is not the current version. The bill's progression to the House of Commons marks the next stage in its legislative journey.
The Senate debated three bills on June 19, 2025, addressing Indigenous rights, historical recognition, and cultural heritage, with no recorded votes or procedural outcomes in the provided text.
The Senate debate transcript from June 19, 2025, includes discussions on three bills: S-224 (Indian Act amendments), S-225 (National Thanadelthur Day), and S-227 (Arab Heritage Month). Senators McCallum and Al Zaibak introduced these bills, with McCallum also speaking on S-224 and S-225. The debates focus on Indigenous rights, historical recognition, and cultural heritage. No votes or procedural outcomes are recorded in the provided text.
The Senate debated several bills, including measures to protect cultural heritage, establish National Thanadelthur Day, and address Indigenous land rights, with discussions emphasizing consultation and historical recognition.
The Senate debate on June 19, 2025, focused on several bills and motions. Key elements included: 1. Bill S-224 (Cultural Heritage Protection Act): A motion to adjourn debate was proposed, indicating ongoing discussion about its provisions. The bill aims to protect cultural heritage sites, with some senators emphasizing its importance for Indigenous communities. 2. Bill S-225 (National Thanadelthur Day Act): A motion to proceed with the bill was debated. The bill establishes National Thanadelthur Day to honor the history of Thanadelthur, a significant figure in Indigenous history. The debate highlighted the need to recognize historical injustices and promote reconciliation. 3. Bill S-227 (Indigenous Land Use Framework): A senator raised concerns about the bill's potential impact on Indigenous land rights, calling for more consultation with affected communities. 4. Bill S-274 (renumbered to S-225): A motion to rename the bill was discussed, reflecting procedural adjustments during the session. The debate included calls for greater Indigenous consultation, recognition of historical events, and the protection of cultural heritage. No final votes or outcomes were recorded in the provided text.
The Senate debate on February 24, 2026, addressed physical activity, immigration, and climate change without resulting in formal votes or motions.
The Senate debate on February 24, 2026, focused on several key topics. Senators discussed the importance of physical activity and sport in Canadian society, the role of immigrants in the economy, and the need for climate action. The debate included references to the Canadian Youth Climate Assembly and the potential impact of climate change on future generations. No formal votes or motions were recorded in the text provided.
The local model returned a partial structured draft. This summary requires human review before publication.
The local model returned a partial structured draft. This summary requires human review before publication.
Bill S-225 is undergoing Senate committee review as part of its legislative process, with the next step being its first reading in the House of Commons.
Bill S-225, which aims to establish National Thanadelthur Day, is currently in the Senate's consideration in committee stage. The committee review took place from April 14 to April 16, 2026. This stage involved procedural examination of the bill but did not alter its legal content. The bill previously passed second reading in the Senate on June 19, 2025, and had a sponsor's speech by Conservative Senator Mary Jane McCallum on February 24, 2026. A response speech was delivered by Non-affiliated Senator Marilou McPhedran on Sitting 52. The bill now awaits its first reading in the House of Commons. A similar bill, S-274, was previously introduced in the 44th Parliament and is also in committee in the Senate.
The local model returned a partial structured draft. This summary requires human review before publication.
The local model returned a partial structured draft. This summary requires human review before publication.
Bill S-225 completed its Senate third reading on April 21, 2026, and is now awaiting its first reading in the House of Commons.
Bill S-225, which aims to establish National Thanadelthur Day, completed its Senate third reading on April 21, 2026. This procedural step marks the final stage in the Senate's review of the bill before it moves to the House of Commons for its first reading. The bill's journey included a first reading on June 3, 2025, second reading on June 19, 2025, and committee consideration from April 14 to 16, 2026. During the second reading, speeches were delivered by Senator Mary Jane McCallum (Conservative) on February 24, 2026, and Senator Marilou McPhedran (Non-affiliated) on the same date. The bill is now awaiting its first reading in the House of Commons.
The Senate debate records cover discussions on climate policy, tourism, voting age reform, and legislative procedures, with references to specific bills and parliamentary processes.
The provided text contains Senate debate records from Canada, focusing on various legislative and policy topics. Key themes include climate policy, tourism promotion, voting age reform, and legislative process discussions. The debates involve members of the Senate discussing proposed bills, policy directions, and procedural matters. The text includes references to specific bills (e.g., Bill C-12), committee reports, and parliamentary procedures. No final votes or legal outcomes are mentioned in the provided excerpts.
This record details the upcoming First Reading stage in the House of Commons for Bill S-225, an Act to establish National Thanadelthur Day, which has already completed its stages in the Senate.
This artifact describes the House of Commons First Reading stage for Bill S-225, "An Act to establish National Thanadelthur Day." This stage has not yet been reached. The bill was last read a third time in the Senate on April 21, 2026. Its first reading in the House of Commons is scheduled for June 3, 2025. The artifact also notes that the bill previously underwent second reading speeches in the Senate in February 2026, was considered in committee in April 2026, and had its third reading in the Senate in April 2026. A similar bill, S-274, was introduced in a previous Parliament and was at the consideration in committee stage in the Senate.
Bill S-225, seeking to establish National Thanadelthur Day, has not yet proceeded to the Second Reading stage in the House of Commons, despite scheduled dates for this and subsequent stages.
This record indicates that Bill S-225, which aims to establish National Thanadelthur Day, has not yet reached the Second Reading stage in the House of Commons. The bill was introduced in the Senate and completed its Third Reading there on April 21, 2026. It had its First Reading in the House of Commons on June 3, 2025, and its Second Reading was scheduled for June 19, 2025, but the 'Stage state' is listed as 'Not reached'. Major speeches related to Second Reading were scheduled for February 24, 2026, and committee consideration was planned for April 2026. The record also notes a similar bill, S-274, from a previous Parliament.
This record outlines the procedural status of Bill S-225 in the House of Commons, noting that the committee consideration stage has not yet been reached, while also detailing its past progress in the Senate.
This artifact describes the procedural stage of Bill S-225, 'An Act to establish National Thanadelthur Day,' within the House of Commons. Specifically, it indicates that the stage of 'House of Commons Consideration in committee' has not yet been reached. The bill has moved through its first and second readings in the House of Commons and is currently awaiting first reading. The provided text also details the bill's progression in the Senate, including its first reading, second reading, major speeches, consideration in committee, and third reading, as well as mentioning similar bills from a previous parliamentary session. The dates for these activities are also listed.
This record indicates that Bill S-225, an Act to establish National Thanadelthur Day, is awaiting its first reading in the House of Commons, with its procedural history in the Senate detailed, but the House of Commons Report stage not yet reached.
This artifact describes the legislative process for Bill S-225, an Act to establish National Thanadelthur Day. The bill has reached the House of Commons and is currently awaiting its first reading. The provided text details the bill's progress through the Senate, including its first, second, and third readings, and its consideration in committee. However, the House of Commons Report stage, where this artifact is focused, has not yet been reached. The information does not detail the content of the bill itself, only its procedural journey.
Bill S-225, to establish National Thanadelthur Day, has not yet reached third reading in the House of Commons, having completed its stages in the Senate.
This record indicates that Bill S-225, concerning the establishment of National Thanadelthur Day, has not yet reached the third reading stage in the House of Commons. The bill was previously in the Senate, where it had its first and second readings, underwent committee review, and reached third reading on April 21, 2026. It is currently awaiting its first reading in the House of Commons.
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Vote Summary
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