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M-73 German Heritage Month

42nd Parliament, 1st Session

Motion Text

That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that German-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the German language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon German heritage for future generations, and that the Waterloo Region is host to the largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany, by declaring October, every year, German Heritage Month, and the nine days commencing the Friday before Thanksgiving, every year, Oktoberfest.


Latest Activity

Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Decision Made - Agreed To

History

Friday, September 30, 2016
Placed on Notice
Placed in the Order of Precedence
Monday, November 21, 2016
Debated
Friday, December 9, 2016
Debated
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Decision Made - Agreed To

Joint Seconders (11)

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 7, 2016

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Chris Bittle
St. Catharines

Jointly seconded on Wednesday, October 19, 2016

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Brad Trost
Saskatoon—University

Jointly seconded on Thursday, October 20, 2016

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Sven Spengemann
Mississauga—Lakeshore

Jointly seconded on Friday, October 21, 2016

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Kevin Waugh
Saskatoon—Grasswood

Jointly seconded on Thursday, October 27, 2016

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Peter Fragiskatos
London North Centre