Proclamations

Innisfil proclaims Building Safety Month

Whereas Ontario Municipalities are committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depend on the safety and essential role our homes, buildings, and infrastructure play, both in everyday life and when disasters strike; and

Whereas our confidence in the structural integrity of these buildings that make up our communities are achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians––building officials, fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, design professionals,...

Innisfil proclaims National Youth Week

Whereas annually across Canada, May 1 to 7 is recognized as National Youth Week; and

Whereas The Town of Innisfil strives to support youth in their pursuit of play and positive youth development; and

Whereas there is an increasing interest in intentional youth development through recreation in Canada that is founded on a substantial and growing body of research to support the role of inclusive and diverse opportunities in the positive development of youth. Canadian youth are often unrecognized...

Innisfil proclaims National Day of Mourning

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 because of work; and

Whereas April 28 was proclaimed “National Day of Mourning” by an Act of Parliament on February 1, 1991, as a day to remember, reflect and re-commit; and

Whereas thanks to the commitment and dedication of those who fight for improved workplace health and safety every day, advances have been made that make Ontario...

Innisfil proclaims Earth Day

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 stewardship and to the implementation of efforts to improve, protect and enhance the environment; and

Whereas global challenges continue to grow, such as environmental degradation, climate change, food insecurity, and water shortages; and

Whereas the Town of Innisfil is implementing an...

Innisfil proclaims Purple Day

Whereas March 26 is Purple Day; a global effort dedicated to promoting epilepsy awareness in countries around the world; and

Whereas according to Epilepsy Canada, 1 in 100 Canadians is affected by epilepsy; and

Whereas Epilepsy is a physical condition characterized by sudden, brief changes in how the brain works; and

Whereas it is a symptom of a neurological disease, a disease that affects the brain and shows itself in the form of seizures; and

Whereas the public is often unable to recognize common...