Bill 23 explained in plain English
Islamic Heritage Month Act, 2016
Ontario legislature bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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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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Bill 23 of 2016 proclaims the month of October each year as Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario.
This bill proclaims the month of October of each year as Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario. It recognizes the contributions of Muslims to the province's prosperity and diverse heritage. The proclamation aims to give Ontarians an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the history and contributions of Muslims in Ontario, which may help combat anti-Islamic sentiment. The bill came into effect on the day it received Royal Assent.
- Proclaims the month of October of each year as Islamic Heritage Month.
- Recognizes and affirms the important contributions of Muslims to Ontario's social, economic, political, and cultural fabric.
- Aims to provide an opportunity for all Ontarians to reflect on, celebrate, and learn about Islamic history and the diverse roles and contributions of Muslim people in Ontario.
- States that this new understanding will help combat anti-Islamic sentiment.
- All Ontarians
- Muslims in Ontario
- Future generations in Ontario
- The Act came into force on the day it received Royal Assent.
- The bill does not specify any particular activities or events that must or must not occur during Islamic Heritage Month, only that the month is proclaimed for reflection and celebration.
The Act came into force on the day it received Royal Assent.
Source: Section 2
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