C-209 · 45-1

Albanian Heritage Month Act

An Act to establish Albanian Heritage Month

Outside the Order of Precedence
Currently at: Proposal — introduced (House 1st reading)
Introduced
2025-06-12
Debated
Never mentioned in debate
Sponsor
Yvan Baker · Liberal · Etobicoke Centre (ON)
Summary

This bill officially designates the month of November as "Albanian Heritage Month" across Canada. It does not create any new legal rights, obligations, funding, or programs; it simply gives formal recognition to the contributions that Albanian Canadians have made and continue to make to the country's economic, political, social, and cultural life.

The bill's preamble explains the reasoning behind choosing November: it is the month when Albanian Canadians commemorate Albania's Declaration of Independence (November 28, 1912) and Liberation Day (November 29, 1944), which marked Albania's liberation from Nazi forces. This context is symbolic and explanatory rather than legally binding.

In practical terms, once passed, the law would mean that each year, Canadians and various levels of government, communities, and organizations could refer to November as a time to recognize and celebrate Albanian heritage and history, similar to other heritage months recognized in Canada. It does not affect taxes, holidays, workplace rules, or any other aspect of daily life for Canadians.

Powers and oversight

This bill designates the month of November as "Albanian Heritage Month" across Canada, without creating any new powers, bodies, or duties.

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Stage history

  1. Proposal — introduced (House 1st reading)Jun 12, 2025