Proclamation

Province Of Ontario
Elizabeth The Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.

Peacekeepers’ Day

Whereas Canadian peacekeepers have made and continue to make exceptional contributions to peace throughout the world,

And Whereas Canadians - following the example of Ontario’s Lester B. Pearson, Nobel Peace Prize recipient - are recognized throughout the world as committed proponents of peacekeeping,

And Whereas many Canadian peacekeepers have lost their lives in the service of peace,

And Whereas we recognize that their families, colleagues, friends and communities grieve the loss of lives in pursuit of peace,

And Whereas August 9, 1974 was a tragic day in the loss of life for Canadian peacekeepers and is therefore an appropriate day to recognize Canadian peacekeepers,

Therefore Be It Known that every August 9th is designated as Peacekeepers’ Day to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by those who have died in service, to honour those who have returned from peacekeeping service, and to express our gratitude to those now in peacekeeping service.

Witness:

The Honourable
James K. Bartleman
Lieutenant Governor Of Our
Province Of Ontario

Given at Toronto, Ontario, on April 22, 2015.

By Command

Gerry Phillips
Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet
(137-G441)