Motion · S6M-18220 · 2 Jul 2025
Celebrating Canada Day 2025
The motion
That the Parliament wishes all Canadians a very happy Canada Day 2025; notes that national Canada Day celebrates the anniversary of the Canadian Confederation, which took place on 1 July 1867, when the British North America Act 1867 came into effect to create Canada; understands that the annual holiday marks a national celebration of Canadian identity and pride in its history, culture and achievements, with festivities taking place across the nation; notes that around four million Canadians claim Scottish descent and that Canada enjoys strong social, cultural and economic links with Scotland; further notes that the province of Nova Scotia was named after Scotland in 1621 when King James VI of Scotland granted a charter to Sir William Alexander to establish a colony in the region, and looks forward to the day when Scotland becomes independent and can enjoy its own national Scotland Day.
Supporters (15)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Emma Harper 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Rona Mackay 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- John Mason 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Kevin Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
- Elena Whitham 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.