S-249Christian Heritage Month Act

An Act respecting Christian Heritage Month

Senate public bill, introduced in the Senate on June 9, 2026

Status: At second reading in the Senate since June 9, 2026
Sponsor: Leo HousakosSenator; Senator

What it does

Designates December as Christian Heritage Month throughout Canada.

What it does

Designates the month of December, throughout Canada and every year, as "Christian Heritage Month".

Who it affects

Canadians
Christian communities

Topics

Commemorations and observances

Where it is

Last activity Jun 9

Senate

First reading
Completed. Jun 9
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
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 second reading 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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