Bill 56, Hindu Heritage Month Act, 2016
Bill 56 2016
An Act to proclaim the month of November Hindu Heritage Month
Preamble
Ontario is home to a large and vibrant Hindu community. Since the first Hindu immigrants arrived in Canada at the beginning of the 20th century, Hindu Canadians from across Ontario have made significant contributions across all fields: science, education, medicine, law, politics, business, culture and sports. Hindu Canadians have helped build Ontario into the multicultural success story that it is and have helped to build this province into the best place to live, work and raise families. They continue to help foster growth, prosperity and innovation throughout Ontario.
"Deepawali" or "Diwali" is the biggest of all celebratory festivals that members of the Hindu community celebrate. It falls in either November or October each year, depending on the cycle of the moon. It's observed on the 15th day of Kartik, the holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar. Diwali commemorates the victory of good over evil. In addition, during this time of the year, Hindus also celebrate other significant festivals such as Navratri and Durga Puja.
By proclaiming the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month, the Province of Ontario recognizes the important contributions that Hindu Canadians have made to Ontario's social, economic, political and cultural fabric. Hindu Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about Hindu Canadians and the important role that they have played and continue to play in communities across Ontario.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Hindu Heritage Month
1. The month of November in each year is proclaimed as Hindu Heritage Month.
Commencement
2. This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
Short title
3. The short title of this Act is the Hindu Heritage Month Act, 2016.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Explanatory Note was written as a reader's aid to Bill 56 and does not form part of the law. Bill 56 has been enacted as Chapter 35 of the Statutes of Ontario, 2016.
The Bill proclaims the month of November in each year to be Hindu Heritage Month.
Bill 56 2016
An Act to proclaim the month of November Hindu Heritage Month
Preamble
Ontario is home to a large and vibrant Hindu community. Since the first Hindu immigrants arrived in Canada at the beginning of the 20th century, Hindu Canadians from across Ontario have made significant contributions across all fields: science, education, medicine, law, politics, business, culture and sports. Hindu Canadians have helped build Ontario into the multicultural success story that it is and have helped to build this province into the best place to live, work and raise families. They continue to help foster growth, prosperity and innovation throughout Ontario.
"Deepawali" or "Diwali" is the biggest of all celebratory festivals that members of the Hindu community celebrate. It falls in either November or October each year, depending on the cycle of the moon. It's observed on the 15th day of Kartik, the holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar. Diwali commemorates the victory of good over evil. In addition, during this time of the year, Hindus also celebrate other significant festivals such as Navratri and Durga Puja.
By proclaiming the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month, the Province of Ontario recognizes the important contributions that Hindu Canadians have made to Ontario's social, economic, political and cultural fabric. Hindu Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about Hindu Canadians and the important role that they have played and continue to play in communities across Ontario.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Hindu Heritage Month
1. The month of November in each year is proclaimed as Hindu Heritage Month.
Commencement
2. This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
Short title
3. The short title of this Act is the Hindu Heritage Month Act, 2016.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Bill proclaims the month of November in each year to be Hindu Heritage Month.
| Date | Bill stage | Activity | Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2016 | Royal Assent | Royal Assent received | - |
| December 5, 2016 | Third Reading | Carried | - |
| December 5, 2016 | Third Reading | Debate | - |
| December 5, 2016 | - | Ordered for Third Reading pursuant to the Order of the House | - |
| December 5, 2016 | - | Discharge the Order of referral to Committee | - |
| December 5, 2016 | - | Motion to arrange proceedings | - |
| November 3, 2016 | - | Ordered referred to Standing Committee | Standing Committee on Justice Policy |
| November 3, 2016 | Second Reading | Carried | - |
| November 3, 2016 | Second Reading | Debate | - |
| November 1, 2016 | First Reading | Carried | - |
Debates and Progress
First Reading
Committee
Second Reading
Mr. Joe Dickson, Mr. Patrick Brown, Ms. Peggy Sattler, Hon. Indira Naidoo-Harris, Mr. Steve Clark, Ms. Cheri DiNovo, Hon. Dipika Damerla, Mrs. Gila Martow, Miss Monique Taylor, Mr. Bob Delaney, Ms. Harinder Malhi, Mr. Shafiq Qaadri, Hon. Tracy MacCharles
Declared carried. Referred to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy.
Motion to Arrange Proceedings
Declared out of order.
Motion to Arrange Proceedings
Order of referral to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy discharged. Ordered for third reading pursuant to the order of the House.
Committee
Standing Committee on Justice Policy
Third Reading
Mr. Joe Dickson, Mr. Steve Clark, Mrs. Lisa Gretzky
Declared carried.
Royal Assent
Thursday, December 08, 2016