Skip to main content
Start of content
Top of Page

M-36 Emancipation Day

43rd Parliament, 2nd Session

Motion Text

That the House recognize that: (a) the British Parliament abolished slavery in the British Empire as of August 1, 1834; (b) slavery existed in British North America prior to its abolition in 1834; (c) abolitionists and others who struggled against slavery, including those who arrived in Upper and Lower Canada by the Underground Railroad, have historically celebrated August 1 as Emancipation Day; (d) the Government of Canada announced on January 30, 2018, that it would officially recognize the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent to highlight the important contributions that people of African descent have made to Canadian society, and to provide a platform for confronting anti-Black racism; and (e) the heritage of Canada’s people of African descent and the contributions they have made and continue to make to Canada; and that, in the opinion of the House, the government should designate August 1 of every year as “Emancipation Day” in Canada.


Latest Activity

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Decision Made - Agreed To

History

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Reinstated from the Previous Session
Placed in the Order of Precedence
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Debated
Monday, March 22, 2021
Debated
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Decision Made - Agreed To

Joint Seconders (3)

Jointly seconding a private Member's motion is a formal way for up to 20 Members to show support for the motion before it is called for debate. They are displayed in the order they were received by the Clerk of the House.

Jointly seconded on Friday, October 23, 2020

Photo - Hon. Greg Fergus - Click to open the Member of Parliament profile
Hon. Greg Fergus
Hull—Aylmer

Jointly seconded on Monday, November 16, 2020

Photo - Paul Manly - Click to open the Member of Parliament profile
Paul Manly
Nanaimo—Ladysmith

Jointly seconded on Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Photo - Alex Ruff - Click to open the Member of Parliament profile
Alex Ruff
Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound