Proclamations

Innisfil proclaims World Maternal Mental Health Day

Whereas, since 2016, a multidisciplinary group of maternal mental health activists, academics, clinicians, and people with lived experience come together internationally once a year to raise awareness for maternal mental health services for all; and

Whereas in many countries, as many as one in five new mothers experience some type of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD). These illnesses frequently go unnoticed and untreated, often with tragic and long-term consequences to both mother and...

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 providing early intervention and treatment for child and youth mental health is essential. All children, youth, and their families in need of mental health support must have access to services when and where they need them; and

Whereas ensuring that families know about the availability of free, accessible, and inclusive child and...

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...