Proclamations
Flag Etiquette and Proclamation Policy
Black History Month Proclamation:
WHEREAS in 1995, Jean Augustine, the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, requested, and received unanimous agreement in the House of Commons on her motion to declare February as Black History Month...
Ontario Heritage Week Proclamation:
WHEREAS each February, Ontario Heritage Week celebrates our diverse traditions, cultural expressions, and heritage in all its forms (architectural, cultural, natural, archaeological and collections);
AND...
Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario Proclamation:
WHEREAS the Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario (FWIO) is a not-for-profit charitable organization with affiliations around the world, working with and for women in rural and...
World Autism Day Proclamation:
WHEREAS World Autism Day is recognized on April 2 in Canada. Autism Ontario is one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community, and the work we do helps all autistic individuals and families...
Earth Day Proclamation:
WHEREAS Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation and protection;
AND WHEREAS Earth Day marks a renewed commitment to environmental...
Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace Proclamation:
WHEREAS April 28 is observed across Canada and around the world as the National Day of Mourning for workers who were killed, injured, disabled or who suffered disease as...
Mental Health Week Proclamation:
WHEREAS mental health is an essential part of everyone’s health and well-being;
AND WHEREAS Mental Health Week has been hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association in communities across Canada...
National Public Works Week Proclamation:
WHEREAS public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and...
National AccessAbility Week Proclamation:
WHEREAS under the Accessible Canada Act 2019, c. 10 (Section 133), throughout Canada each year, the week starting on the last Sunday in May is known as National AccessAbility Week. It is an opportunity to...
Pride Month Proclamation:
WHEREAS June is recognized in Canada as Pride Month - a time to celebrate the contributions of persons from the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and increase efforts to build awareness;
AND WHEREAS the Ontario Human...
National Indigenous Month Proclamation:
WHEREAS the Township of McNab/Braeside formally acknowledges that the land we live, work, and play on is the unceded, traditional territory of the Algonquin and Anishnabek Nation;
AND...
World Blood Donor Day Proclamation:
WHEREAS World Blood Donor Day takes place on June 14 and is one of only 11 official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization and is celebrated internationally;
AND WHEREAS over...
National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism Proclamation:
WHEREAS the bombing of Air India flight 182 on June 23, 1985 caused the deaths of 329 people;
AND WHEREAS the Air India bombing was the largest mass murder and terrorist act in...
International Literacy Day Proclamation:
WHEREAS in an interconnected world, literacy connects people from every corner of the globe, helping us understand and be understood, no matter our country or culture;
AND WHEREAS on International...
Firefighters’ National Memorial Day Proclamation:
WHEREAS every day, firefighters in Canada put their lives on the line to protect communities from fire and disaster;
AND WHEREAS their unwavering commitment and readiness to face danger...
Terry Fox Day Proclamation:
WHEREAS Terry Fox was an innovator, attempting to run across Canada on one leg on a humanitarian mission we had never seen before;
AND WHEREAS the Terry Fox Run is inspired by a dream as big as our...
Police & Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Proclamation:
WHEREAS Canadian police and peace officers make valuable contributions to the safety of Canadians and it is considered appropriate that there be, in each year, a day to mark and pay...
Suicide Prevention Day Proclamation:
WHEREAS approximately 4,500 people in Canada die by suicide every year, with suicide being the second leading cause of death among youth and young adults aged 15-34 years;
AND WHEREAS World Suicide...
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Proclamation:
WHEREAS the Government of Canada has established September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to...
National Seniors’ Day Proclamation:
WHEREAS National Seniors Day is an opportunity for Canadians to celebrate older adults throughout the country;
AND WHEREAS Seniors contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of our community...
Mental Illness Awareness Week Proclamation:
WHEREAS mental health is an important part of overall health;
AND WHEREAS one in three Canadians say they are struggling with their mental health;
AND WHEREAS many Canadians feel they need...
Local Government Week Proclamation:
WHEREAS the third full week of October will be celebrated in the Township of McNab/Braeside as Local Government Week;
AND WHEREAS the municipal level of government performs the functions that significantly...
Remembrance Day Proclamation:
WHEREAS Canadians have proudly served in times of war and peace to uphold the tenets of democracy in all parts of the world;
AND WHEREAS Remembrance Day is our opportunity to pay tribute to those who fought for...
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:
WHEREAS on December 6th, 1989, a massacre occurred at a Canadian university that shook our nation. A young man walked in École Polytechnique de Montreal, and killed 14 women...
