Bill S-210

Ukrainian Heritage Month Act

An Act respecting Ukrainian Heritage Month

Status

Awaiting royal assent, as of Oct. 21, 2026

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Summary

This is from the published bill.

This enactment designates the month of September as "Ukrainian Heritage Month".

Similar bills

C-203 (current session) Ukrainian Heritage Month Act
S-276 (44th Parliament, 1st session) Ukrainian Heritage Month Act
C-204 (44th Parliament, 1st session) Ukrainian Heritage Month Act
C-314 (43rd Parliament, 2nd session) Ukrainian Heritage Month Act

Elsewhere

All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. Perhaps you were looking for one of these other S-210s:

S-210 (2021) Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act
S-210 (2020) Commissioner for Children and Youth in Canada Act
S-210 (2020) An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate)
S-210 (2015) Law An Act to amend An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

Votes

Oct. 21, 2026 Passed 3rd reading and adoption of Bill S-210, An Act respecting Ukrainian Heritage Month
Feb. 12, 2026 Passed 2nd reading of Bill S-210, An Act respecting Ukrainian Heritage Month

Debate Summary

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This is a computer-generated summary of the speeches below. Usually it’s accurate, but every now and then it’ll contain inaccuracies or total fabrications.

Bill S-210 seeks to designate September as Ukrainian heritage month in Canada. Supported unanimously by all parties, the legislation aims to honor the enduring contributions and resilience of the Ukrainian-Canadian community while expediting parliamentary proceedings for its final passage.

Conservative

  • Support for Ukrainian Heritage Month: The Conservative Party strongly supports designating September as Ukrainian heritage month to honor the community's long history, significant contributions, and resilience while affirming Canada's shared national identity.
  • Solidarity against Russian aggression: Members emphasize that this recognition serves as a powerful rebuttal to Russia's attempts to erase Ukrainian identity, showing solidarity with a community currently facing displacement and war.
  • Demand for tangible action: While supporting this symbolic gesture, the party criticizes the government for failing to provide more concrete assistance, such as increasing Canadian energy exports to weaken the Russian war economy.
  • Historical and regional impact: Speakers highlight the deep roots of Ukrainian settlers in the Prairies since 1891, acknowledging their vital role in building agricultural communities, cultural institutions, and religious landmarks across Canada.

Liberal

  • Designating Ukrainian heritage month: The party supports Bill S-210 to designate September as Ukrainian heritage month, recognizing the contributions Ukrainian Canadians have made to Canada’s political, economic, and social life since 1891.
  • Expeding the bill’s passage: Liberals advocate for collapsing debate to ensure a final vote occurs next week, showing compassion for the bill’s Senate sponsor whose health is declining.
  • Demonstrating solidarity with Ukraine: The party emphasizes that passing the bill now is essential for standing with Ukraine against Russian invasion, asserting that Ukraine’s victory is vital for Canada’s own security.
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Ukrainian Heritage Month ActPrivate Members' Business

October 7th, 2026 / 6:20 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Tom Kmiec

Is it agreed?

Ukrainian Heritage Month ActPrivate Members' Business

October 7th, 2026 / 6:20 p.m.

Some hon. members

Agreed.

The House resumed from October 7 consideration of the motion that Bill S-210, An Act respecting Ukrainian Heritage Month, be read the third time and passed.

Ukrainian Heritage Month ActPrivate Members' Business

October 21st, 2026 / 3:15 p.m.

The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia

It being 3:17 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at third reading stage of Bill S‑210, under Private Members' Business.

Call in the members.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #180

Ukrainian Heritage Month ActPrivate Members' Business

October 21st, 2026 / 3:30 p.m.

The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia

I declare the motion carried.

(Bill read the third time and passed)