Proclamations

Innisfil proclaims World Polio Day

Whereas World Polio Day highlights the global efforts to end poliomyelitis (polio) worldwide. Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus, which the World Health Assembly committed to eradicate in 1988. The WHO European Region was declared polio-free in 2002 and has sustained this status every year since then; and

Whereas every year on 24 October, we observe World Polio Day to raise awareness of the importance of polio vaccination to protect every child from this devastating...

Innisfil proclaims Childcare Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Whereas years of research confirm the benefits of high-quality early learning and child care for young children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; and

Whereas childcare promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of families and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; and

Whereas trained and knowledgeable...

Innisfil proclaims National Legion Week

Whereas The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s primary non-governmental organization providing services and assistance to Canada’s war veterans as well as to serving Canadian Forces personnel; and

Whereas The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s primary non-governmental organization ensuring that the memory of and sacrifices made by Canada’s military in the service of this nation shall never be forgotten; and

Whereas Ontario Provincial Command of The Royal Canadian Legion represents nine Districts...

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 World Autism Awareness Day will be recognized on April 2, 2025 in Canada thanks to Liberal Senator Jim Munson’s Bill S-206, An Act Respecting World Autism Awareness Day; and

Whereas Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects more than 135,000 Ontarians. ASD is now recognized as the most common neurological disorder affecting 1 in every 66 children, as well as their friends, family and community; and

Whereas Autism Ontario (formerly Autism Society Ontario) is the leading source of information...