Canada was close behind the UK, establishing their own Black History Month in 1995. The idea was first proposed by a member of the House of Commons in Canada, Jean Agustine. She was the first black woman to be elected to Parliament and proposed the official recognition of February Black History Month in Canada. The motion was unanimously passed, and Canada annually highlights the contributions of Black Canadians to their country on this date.

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