ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS — The Senate

Honourable senators, I give notice that, at the next sitting of the Senate, I will move:

That the Senate of Canada:

1.officially recognize May 25 as World Africa Day in Canada, to mark:

(a)the importance of relations between Canada and African countries;

(b)the essential contribution of African and Afro-descendant communities to Canadian society; and

(c)the shared values of solidarity, diversity, peace and international cooperation; and

2.encourage the Government of Canada and public institutions to recognize this day each year; and

That this recognition be a first step toward officially incorporating this day into the calendar of national days recognized by the Government of Canada.