​PROCLAMATION

National Health and Fitness Day

June 4, 2022

​WHEREAS:

Canada by nature offers abundant recreational and fitness opportunities through such things as our mountains, oceans, lakes, forests, parks, and wilderness; and​

WHEREAS:

We as Canadians could therefore be the healthiest and fittest people on earth; and​

WHEREAS:

Participation rates in healthy physical activities have been declining; and

WHEREAS:

We have a wide variety of programming available to promote health and fitness; and​

WHEREAS:

Canadians recognize the growing concern over chronic disease and other impediments to health and fitness; and​

WHEREAS:

Health and fitness ought to be promoted for Canadians of all ages and abilities; and

WHEREAS:

Walking and cycling are great ways to reduce vehicle pollution and encourage physical fitness; and​

WHEREAS:

We all aspire to increase participation by Canadians in health, recreational sports, and fitness activities.