S-245 — National Blanket Ceremony Day Act
Bill S-245 · Legislation · 10/28/2026, 5:47:19 AM
Bill summary
Based on the official bill text (First reading, March 24, 2026) — Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo/DocumentViewer)
What the bill does
- Designates June 30 each year as National Blanket Ceremony Day throughout Canada.
- Gives the proposed law the short title National Blanket Ceremony Day Act.
Who it concerns
- The preamble focuses on First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and Sixties Scoop survivors. It describes blanket ceremonies as rooted in First Nations traditions and as acts of recognition, dignity and belonging.
Other details
- The bill does not amend an existing law, establish a holiday, impose observance requirements, grant new powers or specify funding.
- It received first reading in the Senate on March 24, 2026.
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