Chamber
commons
Stage
1st Reading
Introduced
Jun 12, 2025
Progress
This bill officially designates November as Albanian Heritage Month across Canada each year.
Key Changes
- Designates November as 'Albanian Heritage Month' across Canada every year
- Provides official federal recognition of Albanian Canadian contributions to Canadian society
- Establishes a named heritage month tied to historically significant Albanian dates in November
Gotchas
- This is a symbolic designation only — the bill creates no legal obligations, funding, or programs
- The bill does not specify any government activities or events that must occur during Albanian Heritage Month
- As a Private Member's Bill, it must pass through all legislative stages before becoming law
Who's Affected
- Albanian Canadians and their communities
- Canadian cultural and heritage organizations
- General Canadian public through increased awareness
Vibes
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Gotchas
- This is a symbolic designation only — the bill creates no legal obligations, funding, or programs
- The bill does not specify any government activities or events that must occur during Albanian Heritage Month
- As a Private Member's Bill, it must pass through all legislative stages before becoming law
Summary
Bill C-209 is a Private Member's Bill introduced by Mr. Baker that would make November officially recognized as Albanian Heritage Month throughout Canada. The bill acknowledges the contributions that Albanian Canadians have made to Canada's economic, political, social, and cultural life. November was chosen because it holds special significance for the Albanian community. November 28th marks Albania's Declaration of Independence in 1912, and November 29th marks Liberation Day, commemorating Albania's freedom from Nazi occupation in 1944. This bill is largely symbolic in nature. It does not create any new programs, spending, or legal obligations — it simply gives official recognition to Albanian heritage and culture in Canada as a way to celebrate and raise awareness of Albanian Canadian contributions.
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Vibes
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