name: International Mother Language Day Act
unofficial_text: # International Mother Language Day Act
  
  SC 2023, c 5
  
  An Act to establish International Mother Language Day
  
  Assented to 2023-4-27
  
  ### Preamble
   Whereas English and French are Canada’s official languages; Whereas more than 60 different Aboriginal languages are spoken in Canada; Whereas Canadians speak a multitude of languages that greatly enrich Canada and its culture; Whereas, in November 1999, International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; Whereas, in May 2007, the United Nations General Assembly called upon Member States “to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world”; Whereas some Canadian provinces and cities already recognize International Mother Language Day; And whereas the Parliament of Canada wishes to recognize the value of linguistic and cultural diversity; Now, therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 
  
  ## Short Title 
  
  ### Short Title
  
  1 This Act may be cited as the International Mother Language Day Act.  
  
  ## International Mother Language Day 
  
  ### International Mother Language Day
  
  2 Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the 21st day of February is to be known as “International Mother Language Day”. 
  
  ### Not a legal holiday
  
  3 For greater certainty, International Mother Language Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.