S-248Caribbean Heritage Month Act

An Act respecting Caribbean Heritage Month

Senate public bill, introduced in the Senate on May 26, 2026

Status: In committee in the Senate since June 9, 2026
Sponsor: Paulette SeniorSenator; Senator

What it does

Designates July each year as Caribbean Heritage Month throughout Canada.

What it does

Designates the month of July in each year, throughout Canada, as Caribbean Heritage Month.

Who it affects

Caribbean Canadians
Cultural organisations
Schools and community groups

Topics

Commemorations and observances

Where it is

Last activity Jun 9

Senate

First reading
Completed. May 26
Second reading
Completed. Jun 9
Committee
Current stage. Now here
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.

House of Commons

First reading
Not reached.
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.

Royal assent

Royal assent
Not reached.

Introduced by a senator. If the Senate passes it, it goes to the House of Commons, where an MP must agree to sponsor it. How a bill becomes law

How the House voted

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LEGISinfo status: At consideration in committee in the Senate. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.

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