QUEEN’S PARK— A bill introduced by Brampton New Democrat MPP Jagmeet Singh to have April recognized as Sikh Heritage Month has been approved in the Ontario legislature.

The Bramalea-Gore-Malton MPP’s private member’s bill passed third reading at Queen’s Park Tuesday. Bill 52 proclaims the month of April every year as Sikh Heritage Month.

“This will be an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about Sikh Canadians and the important role that they have played and continue to play in communities across Ontario,” Singh said after the bill was passed.

Singh, who is a Sikh, introduced the bill last April. April is an important month for the Sikh community, Singh noted in introducing the bill, Sikh Canadians celebrate Vaisakhi, which marks the creation of the Khalsa and the Sikh articles of faith. He also pointed out Sikh Canadians widely celebrate Vaisakhi, also known as Khalsa Day.