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S-248 — An Act respecting Caribbean Heritage Month
Clarion tracks S-248 before Canada (Federal) — its status, sponsor, plain-language summary, and every stage it moves through, each cited to the official record.
- Status
- In committee — Senate
- Sponsor
- Paulette Senior
- Introduced
- 2026-05-26
- Session
- 45-1
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What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill S-248, the Caribbean Heritage Month Act, is a Senate Public Bill introduced in the 45th Parliament's first session. Its purpose, as indicated by its long title, is to establish legislation recognizing Caribbean Heritage Month in Canada. The bill received first reading on May 26, 2026, passed second reading on June 9, 2026, and is currently under consideration in a Senate committee.
Passage outlook
Contested because it's a Senate public bill (which rarely passes), it's at committee.
Historically 10–30% of comparable federal bills became law (base rate 19%).
A transparent, rule-based outlook from bill type, stage, and verified government standing — not a guaranteed prediction.
Stage timeline
Second reading
2026-06-09Senate
First reading
2026-05-26Senate
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