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Whereas the Town of Innisfil does affirm and acknowledge the harm and hardship caused by drug overdose; and

Whereas we recognize the purpose of International Overdose Awareness Day as remembering loved ones lost to overdose and working with the community to reduce the risk of drug-related deaths; and

Whereas we resolve to play our part in reducing the toll of overdose in our community, which led to 174 suspected drug-related deaths in Simcoe Muskoka in 2024, which was 14% lower than the 203 in 2023. Despite this decline, the deaths in 2024 remain too high, and tragically, three of these deaths occurred in the Town of Innisfil, with countless more lives affected forever; and

Whereas we affirm that the people affected by overdose are our sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, and are deserving of our love, compassion, and support.

Now Therefore, I, Mayor Lynn Dollin, on behalf of the Town of Innisfil, hereby proclaim August 31, 2025, as International Overdose Awareness Day in Innisfil.