- Hindu Heritage Month – November 2026
- Children’s Grief Awareness Month – November 2026
- Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week – November 1 to 7, 2026
- World Planning Day – November 8, 2026
- Christian Heritage Month – December 2026
Hindu Heritage Month – November 2026
Ontario is home to a large and vibrant Hindu community. Since the first Hindu immigrants arrived in Canada at the beginning of the 20th century, Hindu Canadians from across Ontario have made significant contributions across all fields: science, education, medicine, law, politics, business, culture and sports. Hindu Canadians have helped build Ontario into the multicultural success story that it is and have helped to build this province into the best place to live, work and raise families. They continue to help foster growth, prosperity and innovation throughout Ontario.
November is an important month for Hindu culture. Each year, three significant celebratory festivals that members of the Hindu community celebrate occur in or around November. These festivals include, Navratri, a devotional festival celebrated over nine nights; Diwali, the festival of lights and the New Year in some Hindu traditions; and the Durga Puja, a festival commemorating the victory of good over evil.
By proclaiming the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month, the Province of Ontario recognizes the important contributions that Hindu Canadians have made to Ontario's social, economic, political and cultural fabric. Hindu Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about Hindu Canadians and the important role that they have played and continue to play in communities across Ontario.
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week – November 1 to 7, 2026
In 2014, the Province of Ontario declared the first week in November as the Official Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week through the passage of Bill 77, which made carbon monoxide alarms mandatory in all Ontario homes. Establishing an annual awareness week was part of the Province’s ongoing commitment to improving fire and carbon monoxide safety and helping keep Ontario families safe. The public education campaign, “Beat the Silent Killer”, is led by Fire Services across the province. Throughout the week, Fire Departments raise awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide and the importance of installing and maintaining carbon monoxide detectors in residential dwellings. Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week takes place from November 1-7, 2026.
For more information, please visit the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs’ Beat the Silent Killer campaign website.
World Planning Day – November 8, 2026
Celebrated globally since 1949, World Town Planning Day raises awareness of the planning profession and highlights the important role that sound planning plays in creating vibrant, sustainable, and livable communities. Endorsed by the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), this annual observance also recognizes the contributions of local planning committees, professionals, and residents who help shape and improve the quality of life within our community.
Christian Heritage Month – December 2026
December is Christian Heritage Month. The month marks significant events and celebrations in the Christian calendar, from the beginning of Advent to the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Christian Heritage Month provides an opportunity for Canadians of all backgrounds to appreciate and celebrate the positive impact of Christianity on our shared history; and December is associated with the tradition of gift giving and the gathering of family, friends, and people of all faiths.