Poilievre says there are too many ‘heritage months’ in Canada. There are 17 (opens original article in a new tab)

Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the country's 17 federally recognized heritage months as excessive, with some months overlapping, while the government also observes 5 commemorative weeks and 48 important days.

• Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Canada's 17 federally recognized heritage months as excessive and confusing.
• The Government of Canada officially observes 17 heritage months, with some months overlapping, such as June hosting four heritage months simultaneously.
• There are also 5 commemorative weeks and 48 important days recognized by the government, including events like National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Transgender Day of Remembrance.