Private Member's Bill · 30L1S · No. 601
The Sikh Heritage Month Act
Summary
This bill proclaims April as Sikh Heritage Month in Saskatchewan. The proclamation recognizes Sikh Canadians' contributions to the province and notes that April includes Vaisakhi and marks the creation of the Khalsa Panth.
This bill makes April officially recognized as Sikh Heritage Month every year in Saskatchewan. The bill acknowledges that Sikh Canadians are a growing population in the province and have contributed to Saskatchewan's social, economic, political, and cultural life. The choice of April reflects its importance to Sikh communities, as it includes the celebration of Vaisakhi and marks the creation of the Khalsa Panth. The bill creates an official designation but does not establish programs, funding, or requirements for specific activities during the month. Organizations and individuals may use the designation to mark the month, but the bill itself only creates the formal proclamation.
What this bill changes
- Proclaims April as Sikh Heritage Month in Saskatchewan each year
- Creates official recognition of Sikh Canadians' contributions to the province
- Acknowledges April's significance for Vaisakhi and the creation of the Khalsa Panth
Legislative timeline
- First reading Apr 1, 2025
- Second reading Apr 17, 2025
- Committee (CW) —
- Third reading Apr 17, 2025
- Royal assent May 13, 2025
Received royal assent on May 13, 2025, and is now law.
Details
- Sponsor
- Brar, Bhajan (NDP)
- Comes into force
- On royal assent
- Official sources
- Bill PDF