I think the main one, in addition to the recognition piece, is education. Whenever an opportunity is made available to Canadians to learn about each other and their history and about the contributions that various communities have made and continue to make in Canada, the dissemination of that knowledge is a plus. It's an advantage.
The more we can learn about each other, the more we can reflect on the history of various communities and their journey to Canada. The more we can celebrate their successes and contributions, the better it is for our social cohesion, our national unity and our ability to not only live together, but actually work together and make a stronger Canada.
In my opinion, I see this as an opportunity for all other non-Arab Canadians to learn about this great and diverse community, which is, in many ways, reflective of different journeys—from folks who arrived here in the 19th century to recent immigrants who are now proud Canadians and everyone in between. The key takeaway is that the education piece will be enhanced by this bill and the recognition of this month as Arab heritage month, but there's also the social cohesion that will come from appreciation and knowledge. This recognition enables Canadians to learn about each other and appreciate each other more.
