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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.


National Engineering Month - March 2025

Each March, the engineering community across Canada celebrates National Engineering Month (NEM). Founded in 1992, NEM is Canada’s largest celebration of engineering excellence. NEM is brought to you by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers and Engineers Canada. 

National Engineering Month celebrates the diversity of thought, opportunities, and people that make up the engineering profession. NEM events are organized and led by volunteers all across Canada, guided by a shared message “there’s a place for you” in engineering and technology. 

The goal of the National Engineering Month is to: advance the engineering profession, spark an interest in the next generation of engineering professionals, and celebrate the role that engineers play in society. 

For more information, please visit: nemontario.ca

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Amyloidosis Awareness Month - March 2025

The Canadian Amyloidosis Support Network (CASN) is a federally registered non-profit organization that supports patients and families impacted by amyloidosis. Amyloidosis is a group of diseases caused by the buildup of abnormal proteins in organs and tissues of the body. Left untreated, the disease can result in organ failure and can be fatal. 

The goal of CASN is to educate more Canadians about the signs and symptoms of this disease during Amyloidosis Awareness Month in March, and to ensure that more Canadians not only know about this disease, but can also recognize the signs and symptoms of amyloidosis.

For more information, please visit: amyloidosiscanada.org

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Black Health Day - March 6, 2025

On the first Thursday of March each year, The Carion Fenn Foundation raises awareness of the Health Impact of Anti-Black Racism affecting individuals in the Black Community through advocacy, support, research, and collaboration with our allies. A day to recognize the importance of Black Health and working together with allies to implement effective change because Together We Are Stronger®.

For more information, visit carionfenn.org/black-health-day

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National Poison Prevention Week - March 16-22, 2025

The Ontario Poison Centre (OPC), a 24/7 telephone help line provides specialized poison management advice for the general public and health care professionals across Ontario, and other provinces. The OPC handles approximately 140,000 exposure cases each year, the majority of which are unintentional and preventable.

Each year, OPC participates in National Poison Prevention Week, which raises awareness and provides education about preventing unintentional poisoning. National Poison Prevention Week, takes place during the third full week of March. In the early 1980s, Poison Centres across Canada also began to promote the event during this same week. The OPC hopes to raise awareness about the importance of poison prevention, encourage public education on safe practices, and highlight the critical role of Poison Centres in providing life-saving information and assistance to families and communities across Canada. 

For more information, please visit: ontariopoisoncentre.ca

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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.

For more information, please contact the Council Office.

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