This bill was last introduced in the 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session, which ended in August 2021.
Steven Guilbeault Liberal
This bill has received Royal Assent and is now law.
This is from the published bill.
This enactment amends certain Acts to add a new holiday, namely, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is observed on September 30.
All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from the Library of Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.
Jody Wilson-Raybould Independent Vancouver Granville, BC
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the vote and I will be voting yes.
Charlie Angus NDP Timmins—James Bay, ON
Mr. Speaker, I abstained from the last vote, but I am very pleased to vote for this motion.
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith Liberal Beaches—East York, ON
Mr. Speaker, I similarly abstained on the previous vote, but I vote in favour of this motion.
Soraya Martinez Ferrada Liberal Hochelaga, QC
Mr. Speaker, I abstained from the previous vote, but I will vote in favour of this motion.
(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)
The Speaker Anthony Rota
I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
(Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)
