OntarioBill 135First Reading
Bill 135: Swahili Heritage Month Act, 2026
Sponsor: Lennox, RobinIntroduced June 2, 2026Last checked August 28, 2026
Read the official text on ola.orgOfficial version — Legislative Assembly of Ontario
What this bill does
This Ontario bill officially declares July of each year as Swahili Heritage Month, recognizing and celebrating the cultural, artistic, and economic contributions of Swahili speakers in Ontario.
Plain-language summary by Legisail.
Business impact
This bill is purely symbolic and ceremonial in nature, creating no direct obligations or changes for any business operating in Ontario. No specific industry, trade, or business size is affected by this proclamation. Businesses are not required to take any action, change any practices, or meet any new standards as a result of this legislation. Any business impact would be entirely voluntary, such as choosing to participate in cultural events or promotions tied to Swahili Heritage Month in July.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingJune 2, 2026
Next: Second Reading debate
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- Bill number
- BILL-135
- Type
- Private Member's Bill
- Jurisdiction
- Ontario
- Session
- 44-1