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Proclamation for Emergency Preparedness Week

Whereas Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually since 1996; and

Whereas Emergency Preparedness Week encourages Canadians to take three simple steps to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies:

1. Know the Risks
2. Make a Plan
3. Get an Emergency Kit; and

Whereas this awareness initiative is a collaborative event undertaken by the provincial and territorial emergency management organizations supporting activities at the local level in conjunction...

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Proclamation for First Responders Day

Whereas Bill 15, “An Act to Proclaim First Responders Day”, was adopted by the Legislature of Ontario on December 10th, 2013, designating May 1st of each year as ‘First Responders Day’ in the Province of Ontario; and

Whereas First Responders are those individuals who, in the early stages of an emergency, are responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence and the environment; and

Whereas First Responders include police officers, firefighters, paramedics, medical...

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Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month & "We Stand with Survivors" Campaign

Whereas Sexual Assault Awareness Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every community member; and

Whereas approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime; and

Whereas most victims of sexual violence are under the age of 25, know the person who attacked them and do not report the crime to the police; and

Whereas the prevalence of all gender-based violence, including domestic violence and sexual...

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Proclamation for Museum Month 2025

Whereas throughout our community, museums, art galleries, and heritage sites reflect our local history and culture, and contribute to our collective problem-solving in the present and the future; and

Whereas this month provides an opportunity to increase awareness of our community’s museum and celebrate the contributions these institutions make to quality of life, education, and economic development; and

Whereas the Arnprior and District Museum welcomes visitors and tourists to our community while...

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Proclamation for National AccessAbility Week 2025

Whereas the Government of Canada marks National AccessAbility Week from May 25th, 2025 to May 31st, 2025 in Canada; and

Whereas as a part of National AccessAbility Week, Red Shirt Day of Action for Accessibility and Inclusion, as promoted by Easter Seals Canada, is recognized on May 28th, 2025; and

Whereas over 8 million Canadians have one or more disabilities, including 2.6 million people in Ontario and 90% of Canadians believe people with disabilities are not fully included in society; and

Whereas

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