Bill 215 explained in plain English
Ukrainian Heritage Month Act, 2024
Ontario legislature bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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Bill 215 proclaims September as Ukrainian Heritage Month in Ontario each year.
This Ontario law officially designates September as Ukrainian Heritage Month. The law recognizes that September 7th marks the anniversary of the first documented Ukrainians arriving in Canada, and that September also celebrates Ukraine's independence anniversary (August 24th historically, though the bill references 1991). The law acknowledges that over 340,000 Ontarians of Ukrainian heritage have made significant contributions to the province's social, cultural, political, and economic development over more than 130 years. The law came into effect immediately upon receiving Royal Assent on December 19, 2024.
- Proclaims the month of September in each year as Ukrainian Heritage Month in Ontario
- Recognizes the contributions of Ukrainian-Canadians to Ontario's society and economy
- Marks September 7th as the anniversary of the first documented Ukrainians arriving in Canada
- Celebrates Ukraine's independence anniversary in 1991
- Ukrainian-Canadians and people of Ukrainian heritage in Ontario
- People of diverse cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds in Ontario
- Ontario residents generally
- September is designated as Ukrainian Heritage Month each year
- December 19, 2024 – the date the law received Royal Assent and came into force
- September 7 – anniversary of the first documented Ukrainians arriving in Canada
- September 1991 – Ukraine's independence
- The bill text does not specify what activities, events, or recognition programs are required or encouraged for Ukrainian Heritage Month
- The bill does not describe any government duties, budget allocations, or specific actions related to marking the month
- The bill does not explain the practical effect of the proclamation beyond the symbolic designation
A new Ontario law that establishes September as Ukrainian Heritage Month each year
Source: Section 1
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