Proclamations

A proclamation is a ceremonial document designating a period (special day, week or month) given to reward the efforts and commitments of recognized organizations or events that enhance our community and for a reason that is significant to City of Pickering residents.

Proclamation Notices

National Drowning Prevention Week - July 20-26, 2025

National Drowning Prevention Week - July 20-26, 2025

The Lifesaving Society Canada designates July 20 - 26, 2025 as National Drowning Prevention Week.

Canada faces a major problem. With over 450 Canadians drowning in preventable water-related incidents annually, drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death among Canadians under 60 years of age. Even one drowning is one too many. In fact, the drowning burden is so great around the world that the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes July 25th of each year as World Drowning Prevention Day.

To help reduce drownings, all Canadians are urged to:

Supervise children,
Practice boating safety,
Be open-water safe,
Remember backyard pool safety, and
Stay sober in, on or around the water.

For more information, please visit: lifesavingsociety.com/water-safety

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Requests for proclamations which primarily serve to benefit one or more of the following causes are generally accepted:

arts and cultural celebrations;
charitable fundraising campaigns;
civic promotions; and
public awareness campaigns.

Requests for proclamations which fall into any one of the following groups will not be approved:

matters of political controversy, ideological or religious beliefs or individual conviction;
promotion of business or commercial enterprise;
if the intent is contrary to corporate policies or municipal by-laws;
if the intent is to defame the integrity of the City, Member of Council, or staff person; or
if the event or organization has no direct relationship to the City of Pickering.

Submit your proclamation request at least 3 weeks prior to the desired proclamation period.

View the Proclamation Request Form

For more information, please contact the Council Office.

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