Bill 183 explained in plain English
Chinese Heritage Month Act, 2024
Ontario legislature bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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Official Legislative Assembly of Ontario snapshot for 43rd Parliament, 1st Session. Representative vote breakdowns appear when the Assembly publishes an Ayes and Nays page for the bill.
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Bill 183 declares February as Chinese Heritage Month in Ontario each year.
Bill 183 is a short law that makes February the official Chinese Heritage Month in Ontario every year. The bill was created to publicly recognize and celebrate the contributions of Chinese Canadians to Ontario's society, economy, culture, and values. According to the bill, more than 820,000 people of Chinese origin live in Ontario. The bill notes that February is particularly meaningful to the Chinese Canadian community because the Lunar New Year typically occurs during this month, which is an important cultural celebration signifying new beginnings. The law came into force on December 19, 2024, when it received Royal Assent. The bill itself does not create any new government programs, change how money is spent, impose penalties, or modify existing laws. It is purely a ceremonial proclamation recognizing Chinese Heritage Month in Ontario.
- Proclaims February as Chinese Heritage Month in Ontario each year
- Publicly recognizes and celebrates the historical and ongoing contributions of Chinese Canadians to Ontario's social, economic, political, and cultural landscape
- Acknowledges the importance of the Lunar New Year to the Chinese Canadian community, which typically occurs in February
- People of Chinese descent living in Ontario
- Chinese Canadian communities across Ontario
- All residents of Ontario (who may participate in or learn about Chinese Heritage Month celebrations)
- This bill creates no new obligations, duties, or enforceable rights. It is a ceremonial proclamation.
- December 19, 2024: The date the bill received Royal Assent and came into force
- February of each year: Chinese Heritage Month in Ontario
- The bill text does not specify what, if any, government activities or events will occur during Chinese Heritage Month, or whether any existing policies will be modified to recognize the month.
- The bill does not require any specific actions by government, schools, businesses, or other organizations.
A new law establishing February as Chinese Heritage Month in Ontario each year, effective December 19, 2024
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