Proclamations

Innisfil proclaims Mental Health Week

Whereas mental health is an essential part of everyone’s health and well-being; and

Whereas Mental Health Week has been hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association in communities across Canada for over 70 years; and

Whereas, one in five Canadians experience a mental illness or mental health issue; and 

Whereas all people in Canada need to promote, protect, and nurture their mental health; and

Whereas, this is a time for Canadians to come together to speak openly about mental health, listen with...

Innisfil proclaims Children’s Mental Health Week

Whereas raising awareness about the importance of child and youth mental health is crucial to helping reduce stigma associated with accessing vital support; and

Whereas ensuring that families know about the availability of free, accessible, and inclusive child and youth mental health services and how to access them helps create healthy, thriving, and connected communities that support personal growth and well-being; and

Whereas providing early intervention and treatment for child and youth mental...

Innisfil proclaims Building Safety Month

Whereas Ontario Municipalities are committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depends on the safety and essential role our homes, buildings, and infrastructure play, both in everyday life and when disasters strike; and

Whereas our confidence in the structural integrity of these buildings that make up our communities are achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians––building officials, fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, design professionals...

Innisfil proclaims World Maternal Mental Health Day

Whereas, since 2016, a multidisciplinary group of maternal mental health activists, academics, clinicians, and people with lived experience come together internationally once a year to raise awareness for maternal mental health services for all; and

Whereas in many countries, as many as one in five new mothers experience some type of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD). These illnesses frequently go unnoticed and untreated, often with tragic and long-term consequences to both mother and...

Innisfil proclaims National Day of Mourning

Whereas April 28 is observed across Canada and around the world as the National Day of Mourning for workers who were killed, injured, disabled or who suffered disease as a result of work; and

Whereas April 28 was proclaimed “National Day of Mourning” by an Act of Parliament on February 1, 1991, as a day to remember, reflect and re-commit; and

Whereas thanks to the commitment and dedication of those who fight for improved workplace health and safety every day, advances have been made that make...