e-2722 (Holidays and observances)
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Government of Canada
- Canada is home to a large and vibrant Caribbean-Canadian community in excess of 800,000, a diverse group representing 43 Caribbean nations, regions and territories, and a uniquely wide range of ancestries, such as Indigenous, European, South American, African and Asian, and a multitude of languages including the six official languages (English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Creole and Papiamento);
- October is an important month for Caribbean-Canadians, since Caribbean immigration and settlement within Canada significantly increased after improvements were made to the immigration regulations in October 1967;
- The Government of Canada recognizes the significant, long-standing contributions that Caribbean-Canadians have made, dating back to the eighteenth century, to Canada’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric; and
- By designating the month of October as Caribbean Heritage Month, the Government of Canada would provide an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about Caribbean-Canadians and the important and inspirational role that they have played and continue to play in communities across Canada.
- Open for signature
- July 17, 2020, at 1:32 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- November 14, 2020, at 1:32 p.m. (EDT)
- Presented to the House of Commons
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Gary Anandasangaree
(Scarborough—Rouge Park)
June 21, 2021 (Petition No. 432-01196)