S-215 (45-1) - National Immigration Month Act
Chamber
senate
Stage
Cmte Reading
Introduced
May 28, 2025
Progress
This bill designates November as 'National Immigration Month' across Canada each year.
Key Changes
- Officially designates November as 'National Immigration Month' across Canada
- Creates a symbolic annual occasion to recognize immigrants' contributions to Canadian society
- Adds to the existing list of heritage months and commemorative periods recognized by the federal government
Gotchas
- This is a symbolic designation only — it creates no legal obligations, funding, or government programs
- November already hosts National Francophone Immigration Week, so this month was chosen partly to align with existing recognition
- The bill does not specify any required activities, events, or government responsibilities associated with the month
- Commemorative designations like this are not legally enforceable and have no penalties for non-observance
Who's Affected
- Immigrants and newcomers to Canada
- Cultural and immigrant community organizations
- Schools and educators who may use the designation for programming
- Federal and provincial governments that may organize related events
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Gotchas
- This is a symbolic designation only — it creates no legal obligations, funding, or government programs
- November already hosts National Francophone Immigration Week, so this month was chosen partly to align with existing recognition
- The bill does not specify any required activities, events, or government responsibilities associated with the month
- Commemorative designations like this are not legally enforceable and have no penalties for non-observance
Summary
Bill S-215 is a short symbolic bill introduced in the Senate that would officially name the month of November 'National Immigration Month' in Canada. The bill recognizes the contributions immigrants have made to Canada's social, cultural, and economic life, and aims to encourage education about immigration's role in building the country. The bill was introduced by Senator Gerba and points to several reasons why November was chosen: Canada already celebrates National Francophone Immigration Week in November, and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act received royal assent on November 1, 2001. The bill does not create any programs, spending, or legal obligations — it is purely a symbolic designation. This type of legislation is similar to other heritage months and commemorative designations already recognized in Canada. It is meant to give Canadians a dedicated time each year to reflect on and celebrate the role of immigration in shaping the country.
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