FederalBill S-245Second Reading
Bill S-245: National Blanket Ceremony Day Act
Sponsor: Sen. Mary Jane McCallumIntroduced March 24, 2026Last checked August 28, 2026
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What this bill does
This bill designates June 30th of each year as National Blanket Ceremony Day across Canada, honoring Sixties Scoop survivors and the Indigenous blanket ceremony tradition of recognition, dignity, and restored belonging.
Plain-language summary by Legisail.
Business impact
This bill has negligible direct impact on businesses. It creates a symbolic commemorative day rather than a statutory holiday, so it does not require employers to provide time off, adjust payroll, or change any operational practices. No specific industry, trade, or business size is directly affected. Some organizations may choose to acknowledge the day voluntarily through internal communications or events, but there is no legal obligation to do so.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingMarch 24, 2026
Second ReadingApril 3, 2026
Next: Committee review
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- Bill number
- S-245
- Type
- Senate Public Bill
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Session
- 45-1