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Bill 135Swahili Heritage Month Act, 2026

Clarion tracks Bill 135 before Ontario — its status, sponsor, plain-language summary, and every stage it moves through, each cited to the official record.

Status
First reading — ordered for second reading
Sponsor
Wong-Tam, Kristyn; Gilmour, Alexa; Rakocevic, Tom; Lennox, Robin
Introduced
2026-06-02
Session
44-1

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Bill 135, the Swahili Heritage Month Act, 2026, is a provincial private member's bill introduced in the 44th Parliament's first session. Its long title indicates it would establish a Swahili Heritage Month in Ontario or the relevant jurisdiction. The bill passed First Reading on June 2, 2026, and has been ordered for Second Reading, where it will receive broader legislative debate.

Stage timeline

  1. First Reading — Ordered for Second Reading

    2026-06-02Legislative Assembly

  2. First Reading — Vote (Carried)

    2026-06-02Legislative Assembly

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