M-32 Contributions of Chinese Canadians

That:

(a) the House recognize that,

(i) Chinese Canadians have made historical and ongoing contributions in building Canada and shaping our nation, from early labour in railway construction and mining to leadership in business, public service, and community life,

(ii) on June 22, 2006, the Government of Canada delivered an official apology and redress for the Chinese head tax,

(iii) June 22, 2026, marks the twentieth anniversary of that apology; and

(b) in the opinion of the House, to honour these contributions, the government should,

(i) designate June 22, every year, as National Chinese Canadian Contributions Day,

(ii) designate the month of June, every year, as Chinese Canadian Contributions Month.