S-220 ā Hellenic Heritage Month Act
Bill S-220 Ā· Legislation Ā· 10/28/2026, 5:47:19 AM
Bill summary
Based on the official bill text (First reading, May 28, 2025) ā Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo/DocumentViewer)
What the bill does
- Designates March as Hellenic Heritage Month throughout Canada every year.
- Gives the proposed law the short title Hellenic Heritage Month Act.
Who it affects
- The designation applies throughout Canada. The preamble says it would encourage Greek Canadians to promote their culture and traditions and share them with other Canadians.
- The preamble states that more than 260,000 Canadians are of Greek descent and notes Greek Canadiansā contributions to Canada.
Notable details
- The preamble identifies March 25, 1821, as the start of Greeceās war of independence and notes its cultural and spiritual significance for the Greek community.
- The bill does not amend an existing law or specify new powers, spending, duties or implementation deadlines.
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