Legislation · Ontario · Provincial
Bill 135 — Swahili Heritage Month Act, 2026
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- Status
- First Reading Ordered For Second Reading
- Sponsor
- Wong-Tam, Kristyn; Gilmour, Alexa; Rakocevic, Tom; Lennox, Robin
- Introduced
- 2026-06-02
- Session
- 44-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
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
First Reading — Ordered for Second Reading
2026-06-02Legislative Assembly
First Reading — Vote (Carried)
2026-06-02Legislative Assembly
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