Proclamations

Innisfil proclaims International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Whereas the Ontario Human Rights Code recognizes that no one can be discriminated against based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; and

Whereas Innisfil is a society open to everyone, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people (LGBTQ+) and to all other people who identify with sexual diversity and the multiplicity of gender identities and expressions; and

Whereas despite recent efforts towards greater inclusion of LGBTQ+ people, homophobia and transphobia are...

Innisfil proclaims Moose Hide Campaign Day

Whereas the Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led, grassroots movement of men, boys, and all Canadians standing up to end violence against women, children, and all those along the gender continuum; and

Whereas the Moose Hide Campaign was founded along the 'Highway of Tears' in British Columbia in response to the injustices and violence faced by many women and children in Canada, particularly those who are Indigenous; and

Whereas Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is at epidemic proportions across...

Innisfil proclaims Mental Health Week

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 for over 70 years; and

Whereas, one in five Canadians experience a mental illness or mental health issue; and 

Whereas all people in Canada need to promote, protect, and nurture their mental health; and

Whereas, this is a time for Canadians to come together to speak openly about mental health, listen with...

Innisfil proclaims Children’s Mental Health Week

Whereas raising awareness about the importance of child and youth mental health is crucial to helping reduce stigma associated with accessing vital support; and

Whereas ensuring that families know about the availability of free, accessible, and inclusive child and youth mental health services and how to access them helps create healthy, thriving, and connected communities that support personal growth and well-being; and

Whereas providing early intervention and treatment for child and youth mental...

Innisfil proclaims Building Safety Month

Whereas Ontario Municipalities are committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depends 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...