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S-245 — An Act respecting a National Blanket Ceremony Day
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- Status
- At Second Reading In The Senate
- Sponsor
- Mary Jane McCallum
- Introduced
- 2026-03-24
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill S-245 is a Senate public bill introduced in the 45th Parliament that would establish a National Blanket Ceremony Day in Canada. The Blanket Ceremony is an Indigenous educational activity that illustrates the impact of colonization on Indigenous peoples and their lands. The bill received first reading in the Senate on March 24, 2026, and is currently at the second reading stage.
Passage outlook
Unlikely to pass because it's a Senate public bill (which rarely passes), it's at an early stage.
Historically 10–30% of comparable federal bills became law (base rate 19%, n=103).
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