Bill 149 explained in plain English
Ukrainian Heritage Day Act, 2010
Ontario legislature bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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Official Legislative Assembly of Ontario snapshot for 39th Parliament, 2nd Session. Representative vote breakdowns appear when the Assembly publishes an Ayes and Nays page for the bill.
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The Ukrainian Heritage Day Act, 2010, establishes September 7th as Ukrainian Heritage Day in Ontario to recognize the heritage and contributions of Ukrainian Canadians.
This bill, the Ukrainian Heritage Day Act, 2010, proclaims September 7th of each year as Ukrainian Heritage Day in Ontario. The Act acknowledges the historical arrival of the first Ukrainian immigrants to Canada in Ontario on September 7, 1891, and recognizes the significant contributions of Ontarians of Ukrainian descent to the province's economic, political, social, and cultural life. It also references historical events such as Ukrainian independence and the Holodomor.
- It proclaims September 7 in each year as Ukrainian Heritage Day.
- It recognizes the historical arrival of the first Ukrainian immigrants to Canada in Ontario.
- It acknowledges the contributions of Ontarians of Ukrainian descent to the province.
- Ontarians of Ukrainian descent
- The general public in Ontario
- The Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
- September 7 in each year is proclaimed as Ukrainian Heritage Day.
- The bill does not specify any programs, activities, or official recognition events associated with Ukrainian Heritage Day.
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