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

Whereas we recognize the purpose of International Overdose Awareness Day as remembering loved ones lost to drug poisoning and ending the stigma of drug-related deaths; and

Whereas we resolve to play our part in reducing the toll of overdose in our community, which claimed the lives of 136 (confirmed and probable) residents in Simcoe Muskoka in 2022, which was 22% lower than the 171 in 2021, while recognizing that despite this, 2022 deaths remain substantially higher than what was observed before the pandemic and tragically 11 of these 136 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, our mothers and fathers, our brothers and sisters, and deserving of our love, compassion, and support.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Lynn Dollin on behalf of the Town of Innisfil hereby proclaim August 31, 2023, as International Overdose Awareness Day in Innisfil.