Proclamation

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024

December 3, 2024

WHEREAS: International Day of Persons with Disabilities was first proclaimed on December 3, 1992, and it is a global celebration that acknowledges the many achievements persons with disabilities have made; and

WHEREAS: barriers can take a variety of forms and include the physical environment, information and communications, legislation or policy and societal attitudes and discrimination. When barriers to inclusion are removed, people with disabilities are empowered to participate...

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BWG Proclaims Christian Heritage Month

Christian Heritage Month, 2024

WHEREAS: Canada was founded on the words of Psalm 72:8, “He shall have dominion also from sea to sea,” acknowledging our nation’s spiritual foundation; and

WHEREAS: the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms recognizes the supremacy of God, affirming the importance of faith in shaping our values; and

WHEREAS: Christianity, the largest religion in Canada, has deeply influenced the principles of compassion, justice, and service that define our nation; and

WHEREAS

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BWG Proclaims International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2024

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women November 25, 2024

WHEREAS: Violence continues to be the greatest gender inequality rights issue for women, girls and gender-diverse individuals; and

WHEREAS: November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month; and

WHEREAS: November 25th the lnternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women; and

WHEREAS: Femicide rates are on the rise in Ontario, with over 46 femicides in Ontario since November 26th, 2022; and

WHEREAS: Our community...

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BWG Proclaims Talk to a Stranger Week 2024

Talk to a Stranger Week 2024

WHEREAS: GenWell is a Canadian-led Global Human Connection movement which seeks to highlight the need for all Canadians to recognize the importance of human connection for their health, happiness, longevity, and the betterment of society for all; and

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is encouraged to reach out to strangers during a week-long campaign. Talk To a Stranger Week is a campaign intended to educate, empower, and catalyze Canadians about the many...

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BWG Proclaims Local Government Week 2024

Local Government Week 2024

WHEREAS October 20 to 26, 2024 is Local Government Week in Ontario, an opportunity to reflect on the vital services delivered by municipal governments; and

AND WHEREAS municipal governments play a vital role in helping to define the character, priorities, physical make up, and quality of life of communities across Ontario;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, James Leduc, on behalf of Bradford West Gwillimbury, do hereby join with partners such as the Association of Municipal...

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