Chamber
senate
Stage
3rd Reading
Introduced
May 28, 2025
Progress
This bill officially designates September as Ukrainian Heritage Month across Canada every year.
Key Changes
- Officially designates September as 'Ukrainian Heritage Month' across Canada
- Creates a recurring annual recognition with no expiry date
- Acknowledges the historical significance of Ukrainians first arriving in Canada in September
- Places on record Parliament's recognition of Ukrainian-Canadian contributions to Canadian society
Gotchas
- This bill is symbolic in nature — it does not create any legal obligations, funding, or programs; it only establishes a named month.
- The designation does not prevent other heritage months from being recognized in September, as multiple heritage months can coexist.
- No government spending or fiscal measures are attached to this designation.
- Similar heritage month designations have been passed for other communities in Canada, making this consistent with existing parliamentary practice.
Who's Affected
- Ukrainian-Canadians (approximately 1.3 million people)
- Federal and provincial governments that may organize related events or programming
- Schools and educational institutions that may use the designation for curriculum activities
- Cultural and heritage organizations connected to the Ukrainian-Canadian community
Vibes
0 responses
Gotchas
- This bill is symbolic in nature — it does not create any legal obligations, funding, or programs; it only establishes a named month.
- The designation does not prevent other heritage months from being recognized in September, as multiple heritage months can coexist.
- No government spending or fiscal measures are attached to this designation.
- Similar heritage month designations have been passed for other communities in Canada, making this consistent with existing parliamentary practice.
Summary
Bill S-210 is a short bill that would make September officially known as 'Ukrainian Heritage Month' in Canada. The bill recognizes that the first recorded arrival of Ukrainians to Canada happened in September, over 125 years ago, making the month symbolically significant. The bill highlights the contributions of more than 1.3 million Ukrainian-Canadians to Canada's social, economic, political, and cultural life. It also notes the shared values of human rights, democracy, and respect for international law between Canada and Ukraine. The designation is meant to provide an opportunity each year to remember, celebrate, and educate future generations about the role Ukrainian-Canadians have played in communities across the country. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Kutcher on May 28, 2025.
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Vibes
0 responses
Recorded Votes
| Date | Description | Yeas | Nays | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | 2nd reading of Bill S-210, An Act respecting Ukrainian Heritage Month | 318 | 0 | Agreed To |