Arab Heritage Month Act

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Whereas the first persons of Arab origin arrived in Canada in 1882, in the early years after Confederation;Whereas the population of Arab Canadians has since grown to over one million and continues to flourish, with young and dynamic Arab Canadian communities thriving throughout Canada;Whereas Arab Canadians from all walks of life have made important contributions to Canada’s social, economic and political life;Whereas Arab Canadians have made rich contributions to the cultural fabric of Canada, including through literature, music, food and fashion;And whereas Parliament wishes to recognize and celebrate the historic mark that Arab Canadians have made and continue to make in building Canadian society;Now, therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:

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This Act may be cited as the Arab Heritage Month Act.

Arab Heritage Month

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Throughout Canada, in each year, the month of April is to be known as “Arab Heritage Month”.

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