moved for leave to introduce Bill S-215, An Act respecting National Immigration Month.
Mr. Speaker, I am honoured today to introduce Bill S-215, an act respecting national immigration month.
This bill that I am sponsoring seeks to designate the month of November as national immigration month. Its goal is simple: to recognize and celebrate the tremendous contribution that immigration has made to Canada. Our country was built by men and women who came from all over the world. Through their hard work, courage and talent, immigrants help to advance our economy, culture and society every day.
Bill S-215 gives us an opportunity to thank them and to remember that Canada is an open, inclusive and welcoming country.
(Motion deemed adopted and bill read the first time)