FederalBill S-215Second Reading
Bill S-215: National Immigration Month Act
Sponsor: Sen. Amina GerbaIntroduced May 28, 2025Last checked August 28, 2026
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What this bill does
This bill designates November as 'National Immigration Month' across Canada to recognize and celebrate the contributions of immigrants to Canadian society, culture, and economy.
Plain-language summary by Legisail.
Business impact
This bill is symbolic and ceremonial in nature, creating no legal obligations, regulatory requirements, or operational changes for any business. No specific industry, trade, or business size is affected in any practical way. Business owners across all provinces can choose to acknowledge National Immigration Month voluntarily, but there is no mandate to do so. Day-to-day business activities, payroll, reporting, or operations are entirely unaffected.
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Where this bill is
Senate
First ReadingMay 28, 2025
Second ReadingJune 18, 2025
Third ReadingJune 9, 2026
House of Commons
First ReadingJune 17, 2026
Next: Committee review
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- Bill number
- S-215
- Type
- Senate Public Bill
- Current chamber
- House
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Session
- 45-1