Arab Heritage Month Act (S.C. 2026, c. 17)

Preamble

Whereas the first persons of Arab origin arrived in Canada in 1882, in the early years after Confederation;

Whereas the population of Arab Canadians has since grown to over one million and continues to flourish, with young and dynamic Arab Canadian communities thriving throughout Canada;

Whereas Arab Canadians from all walks of life have made important contributions to Canada’s social, economic and political life;

Whereas Arab Canadians have made rich contributions to the cultural fabric of Canada, including through literature, music, food and fashion;

And whereas Parliament wishes to recognize and celebrate the historic mark that Arab Canadians have made and continue to make in building Canadian society;