Bill S-245 explained in plain English
An Act respecting a National Blanket Ceremony Day
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
At a glance
Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 45th Parliament, 1st Session. MP vote breakdowns appear when the House of Commons publishes a recorded division export for that bill. Senate and House stage details include official debate/sitting links when LEGISinfo publishes them.
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Bill S-245 creates National Blanket Ceremony Day on June 30th annually to honor Indigenous cultural practices and promote reconciliation.
Bill S-245 designates June 30th of each year as 'National Blanket Ceremony Day' across Canada. The bill includes a preamble explaining its purpose, which references the historical context of the Sixties Scoop—a period when many Indigenous children were separated from their families—and highlights the cultural significance of the blanket ceremony as a healing practice for Indigenous communities.
- Designates June 30th as 'National Blanket Ceremony Day' in all provinces and territories each year.
- Includes a preamble explaining the bill's intent, referencing the Sixties Scoop and the cultural importance of the blanket ceremony.
- All provinces and territories in Canada
- Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, Métis)
- The public at large
- The bill does not specify any legal obligations, penalties, or funding requirements related to the observance of National Blanket Ceremony Day.
Establishes a new statutory observance for June 30th as National Blanket Ceremony Day.
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Official textParliamentary Process
We don't have a plain-language summary for First reading yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
The Senate on March 24, 2026, advanced Bill C-15, debated financial inclusion initiatives, and addressed procedural concerns about bill accessibility during its session.
On March 24, 2026, the Senate held a session featuring several key legislative and procedural activities. The National Finance Committee reported on Bill C-15, which was then referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. A motion to establish an Independent Military Honours Review Board was adopted, marking a procedural milestone. The Senate also debated the role of the Desjardins Group in promoting financial inclusion, with a focus on its international work through the Development and Innovation Division (DID) and its impact on climate resilience. The First Reading of Bill C-23, the Appropriation Act, was announced, followed by a Second Reading debate outlining funding allocations for departments like National Defence, Treasury Board, Canada Post, and Indigenous Services, as well as CBC modernization and Coast Guard security. A Point of Order raised concerns about the availability of the bill text, prompting a discussion on procedural transparency and access to legislative documents.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Second reading yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Third reading yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for First reading yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Second reading yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Consideration in committee yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Report stage yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Third reading yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
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Vote Summary
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Official sources
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