Proclamations

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 as a result 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...

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 undertaking an...

Innisfil proclaims Education and Sharing Day

Whereas a quality education is one of the significant foundations for the continuing success of our province, our country, and our society at large, and in the Town of Innisfil, we strive for the betterment of all our citizens through an increased focus on education and sharing; and

Whereas through providing the possibility of an excellent education for all, especially children, with which to gain knowledge through rigorous study, we can create hope for a brighter, kinder and more united and...

Innisfil proclaims World Autism Awareness Day

Whereas April 2, is recognized as World Autism Awareness Day in Canada; and

Whereas Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects more than 135,000 Ontarians on the autism spectrum and ASD is now recognized as the most common neurological disorder affecting one in every 66 children, as well as their friends, family, and community; and

Whereas ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means it not only manifests itself differently in every individual in whom it appears, but its characteristics will change over...

Innisfil proclaims Mental Illness Awareness Week

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 percent of Canadians feel they need professional mental health care but cannot access it; and

Whereas early identification and treatment can make a difference in the successful management of mental illness and recovery; and

Whereas everyone in Canada should have access to publicly funded, evidence-based mental health and substance abuse...