York Region Celebrates Pride

As Pride festivities begin across our country, York Regional Council and The Regional Municipality of York join in celebrating Pride Month and pay tribute to those in our communities who have fought to achieve equality and acceptance – and those who continue that effort today.

During Pride Month, York Region recognizes and celebrates our vibrant and proud 2SLGBTQI+ community and their contributions towards building a more inclusive Region for all.

As one of Canada’s fastest growing and most diverse municipalities, York Region embraces all dimensions of diversity and is grounded in the belief that our greatest strength is the ability to celebrate and value everyone’s differences and contributions. As affirmed by the Inclusion Charter for York Region, Regional Council is committed to building inclusive communities where everyone can live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination.

Pride Month is a recognition of a long-standing fight for equality and justice. It is a time when we celebrate the history, diversity, contributions and resiliency of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and acknowledge our individual responsibility to support and uplift all who call York Region home.

In recognition of Pride Month, the clock tower at the York Region Administrative Centre, located at 17250 Yonge Street in the Town of Newmarket, will be illuminated with the Pride flag colours on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

On behalf of Regional Council and the more than 1.2 million residents who call our communities home, I extend my best wishes for a happy Pride Month.

Wayne Emmerson
York Region Chairman and CEO

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