Nepali Heritage Month Act, 2026
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- Declares April of each year as Nepali Heritage Month in Ontario
- Recognizes contributions of Nepali Ontarians to the province's political, social, economic and cultural life
- Notes Nepali immigration to Canada began after diplomatic relations started in 1965
- Highlights significant Nepali communities in Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, London, Windsor, Hamilton, Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo
- References Nepali festivals like Dashain, Tihar and Teej and the Bikram Samvat calendar
- Act takes effect on the day it receives Royal Assent
- Short title given is the Nepali Heritage Month Act, 2026