Bill C-294 Hungarian Heritage Month Act

C-294 An Act to Designate the Month of October as Hungarian Heritage Month

Short Title: Hungarian Heritage Month Act

Bill Type:  Private Member’s Bill

Bill Sponsor:  Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway)

Status:  Outside the Order of Precedence

Latest activity:  Introduction and First-Reading on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (House of Commons)

Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes 

What is this Bill For?

Bill C-294 would designate October each year as “Hungarian Heritage Month” throughout Canada.

Its short title would be the Hungarian Heritage Month Act.

The preamble recognizes Hungarian Canadians’ contributions to business, science, education, philanthropy, athletics and the arts.

It describes Hungarian immigration to Canada beginning in the late 19th century, followed by arrivals after the Nazi invasion of Hungary and World War II, including Hungarian Jewish Holocaust survivors and displaced people. It also recognizes the tens of thousands who arrived following the Hungarian Uprising of October 23, 1956.

The preamble describes the October 1956 revolution as a fight for freedom, democracy and human rights. It also recognizes diplomatic relations between Canada and Hungary, established on June 11, 1964.

WHO GAINS POWER

The Bill would place October’s designation as Hungarian Heritage Month into Federal Law.

It does not grant new administrative, enforcement or Regulation making powers.

WHO LOSES POWER

The Bill does not remove existing powers or require people or organizations to participate in Heritage activities.

WHO GAINS MONEY

The Bill does not establish grants, payments, tax benefits or funding for Heritage activities.

WHO LOSES MONEY

The Bill does not impose taxes, fees, fines or spending requirements.

THE CATCH

The Bill establishes an annual Heritage Month designation. It does not create a public holiday, require celebrations or fund a program.