York Region Celebrates Canada Day

Today, residents across our communities celebrate Canada’s 156th birthday, acknowledging the wonderful country we call home and the many diverse people we share it with.

On behalf of York Regional Council and The Regional Municipality of York, I extend best wishes to those celebrating Canada Day.

Our nation’s birthday is a time to celebrate our rich diversity and honour the tremendous achievements and successes of our country. It is also an opportunity to stand with our Indigenous partners and all Canadians in allyship, commit to listening intentionally and face the realities of our shared history with honesty and humbleness.

For many, Canada Day is not a time for celebration. The tragic injustice of residential schools and the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission serve as a sobering reminder of the wrongs of our shared history. However, they also serve as a foundation to build a better future that reflects our Canadian values of hope, resilience, kindness, respect and generosity.

Whether you choose to celebrate Canada Day or not, residents are encouraged to observe July 1st as an opportunity for thoughtful reflection and examination of what it truly means to be Canadian. It is a time to stand with those who have been here for weeks, months, years or generations.

Whether gathering in your communities, celebrating with family and friends or marking the day with a barbecue and fireworks, please acknowledge this important occasion in a way that is respectful to our past while also embracing a bright, more inclusive future for all.

Happy Canada Day to all residents of York Region. Thank you for your continued efforts to build strong, caring, safe communities for all. 

Wayne Emmerson
York Region Chairman and CEO

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