Yes. The next amendment, amendment 32, is being distributed. I'll just pause.
Let me read this amendment on proposed new clause 1.4.
I move that Bill S‐245 be amended by adding after line 18 on page 1 the following new clause:
1.4 Section 24 of the Act is amended by adding the following:
Respecting holidays and days of significance to promote Canada’s multicultural identity
24.1 (18) Citizenship ceremonies may not be scheduled on Puthandu (Tamil New Year).
Again, this is another significant day in the Tamil calendar, something that we need to respect and be careful of as we schedule citizenship ceremonies.
Puthandu is a significant celebration for the Tamil community, as it marks the beginning of a new year. It is an opportunity to reflect on the challenges and successes of the past year as well as to look toward the future with hope and optimism.
To mark this occasion, friends and family will come together and begin the celebration by decorating the entrance of their homes with kolams, which are designs made of coloured rice flour.
They will also exchange gifts and greetings, dressed in new clothes, and enjoy delicious food together.
Just as in the previous amendment, this is an important time that we must be careful to respect, and make sure that we don't schedule citizenship ceremonies on these days so that we respect the Tamil culture in Canada.
I would just implore my colleagues to support and vote for this motion.
Thank you, Madam Chair.