Bill 38 explained in plain English
Islamic Heritage Month Act, 2016
Ontario legislature bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
At a glance
Official Legislative Assembly of Ontario snapshot for 41st Parliament, 2nd Session. Representative vote breakdowns appear when the Assembly publishes an Ayes and Nays page for the bill.
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This bill proclaims the month of October as Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario.
Bill 38, the Islamic Heritage Month Act, 2016, proclaims the month of October each year as Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario. The bill aims to recognize and affirm the contributions of Muslims to Ontario's prosperity and diverse heritage, and to provide an opportunity for Ontarians to learn about and celebrate Islamic history and the roles of Muslim people in the province.
- Proclaims the month of October of each year as Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario.
- Acknowledges the contributions of Muslims to Ontario's prosperity and diverse heritage.
- Provides an opportunity for Ontarians to reflect, celebrate, and learn about Islamic history and the diverse roles and contributions of Muslim people in the province.
- All Ontarians
- Muslim communities in Ontario
- The Act received Royal Assent on November 2, 2016.
- The Act came into force on the day it received Royal Assent.
- The bill text does not specify any particular activities or events that must occur during Islamic Heritage Month. It only establishes the designation of the month.
This Act establishes Islamic Heritage Month.
Source: Section 1
This Act came into force on the day it received Royal Assent.
Source: Section 2
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