Georgia CommonsHR 1409: Canada Day; recognize
Last action February 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes Canada Day and highlights the trade and business ties between Georgia and Canada, without changing any state law.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that regulates anyone. It recognizes Canada Day in the State of Georgia and lays out a series of facts about the economic relationship between Georgia and Canada, including trade totals, top exports and imports, and Canadian companies with operations in Georgia. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press. It does not create any new requirement, funding, program, or penalty; its only operative effect is the formal recognition itself.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes Canada Day in the State of Georgia through a House resolution.
- States that Georgia-Canada trade totaled $13.9 billion in 2024, including $7.4 billion in exports and $6.5 billion in imports.
- Names specific Canadian-owned companies operating in Georgia, such as CAE, Magna International, Irving Tissue, and Canfor.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
Who it affects
This resolution has no regulatory effect on any group. It mentions Canadian-owned businesses operating in Georgia, such as CAE, Magna International, Irving Tissue, Titanium Transportation, West Fraser, Canfor, and Interfor, and the roughly 33,000 Georgians they employ, but imposes no obligations on them.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a binding law, it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to an official statement recognizing Canada Day and publicizing Georgia's trade relationship with Canada.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Georgia-Canada trade data for 2024 and list Canadian companies with operations in Georgia.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize Canada Day in the State of Georgia.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize Canada Day in the State of Georgia”
“Canada is Georgia's number one export market, and has been for over 20 years”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Johnny Chastain (R, HD-007)
- Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
Topics
- Canada Day
- Georgia trade
- ceremonial resolution
- economic development