Stages in the consideration of Bill 496
Chamber
quebec
Stage
Introduced
This Quebec bill would officially designate the white admiral butterfly as the emblematic insect of Quebec.
Key Changes
- Officially designates the white admiral butterfly as the emblematic insect of Quebec
- Adds a new provincial emblem to Quebec's list of official symbols
- Provides formal legislative recognition to a native Quebec insect species
Gotchas
- This is a private member's bill, meaning it was introduced by an individual MNA (Agnès Grondin, Member for Argenteuil) rather than by the government
- The bill is purely symbolic and does not create any legal protections, funding, or regulatory changes for the white admiral or its habitat
- The bill was originally introduced in 2023 and had to be reinstated in the next legislative session, suggesting it did not pass quickly
Who's Affected
- Quebec residents and students learning about provincial symbols
- Nature and wildlife education programs in Quebec
- Government bodies responsible for maintaining official provincial symbols
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Gotchas
- This is a private member's bill, meaning it was introduced by an individual MNA (Agnès Grondin, Member for Argenteuil) rather than by the government
- The bill is purely symbolic and does not create any legal protections, funding, or regulatory changes for the white admiral or its habitat
- The bill was originally introduced in 2023 and had to be reinstated in the next legislative session, suggesting it did not pass quickly
Summary
Bill 496 is a private member's bill introduced in the Quebec National Assembly that would give the white admiral butterfly (Limenitis arthemis) official status as Quebec's emblematic insect, similar to how the blue flag iris is Quebec's floral emblem or the snowy owl is its avian emblem. The bill was first introduced on June 9, 2023, during the 43rd Legislature's 1st Session, and was reinstated in the 2nd Session on October 1, 2025. It passed adoption in principle on February 24, 2026, and is currently at the committee stage for clause-by-clause review. This type of legislation is largely symbolic and ceremonial in nature. It aims to promote awareness of Quebec's natural heritage and recognize a species that is native to the province. It does not create new regulations, spending programs, or legal obligations.
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