Summary#
This bill designates the month of November as “Lebanese Heritage Month” across Canada. It is a symbolic recognition law, not a program or funding bill. The preamble states the intent is to recognize contributions of Lebanese Canadians and to align with Lebanese Independence Day on November 22 (Preamble).
- November is officially named “Lebanese Heritage Month” every year across Canada (Section 2).
- The Act creates no new programs, rules, or mandates (Sections 1–2).
- The Act does not create a holiday or time off (Sections 1–2).
- The short title is the “Lebanese Heritage Month Act” (Section 1).
What it means for you#
- Households
- Daily life does not change. There are no new benefits, taxes, or obligations (Sections 1–2).
- Workers and students
- No new statutory holiday or school closure. Work and school schedules stay the same (Sections 1–2).
- Businesses
- No new compliance, reporting, or costs are required (Sections 1–2).
- Community groups and cultural organizations
- The federal designation formally recognizes November activities that celebrate Lebanese heritage. Participation is voluntary; there are no legal requirements (Section 2).
- Governments (federal, provincial, municipal)
- No mandated actions, spending, or reporting. Any acknowledgments or events would be discretionary (Sections 1–2).
Expenses#
Estimated net cost: CAD $0 in direct appropriations.
- No appropriations, taxes, fees, or mandated spending appear in the bill text (Sections 1–2).
- Fiscal note: Data unavailable.
- Any communications or event costs by public bodies would be discretionary; amounts are not specified. Data unavailable.
Proponents' View#
- Recognizes the social, economic, cultural, religious, military, philanthropic, and political contributions of Lebanese Canadians to Canada’s social fabric (Preamble).
- Aligns with Lebanese Independence Day on November 22, providing a national context for recognition each November (Preamble).
- Encourages Lebanese Canadians to promote their traditions and share their culture with all Canadians (Preamble).
- Signals Parliament’s intent to recognize historic and ongoing contributions to building Canadian society (Preamble).
Opponents' View#
No publicly available information.