Proclamation of a Day of Mourning for her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second

Charles the Third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and His other Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.

Proclamation

Whereas, Monday September 19, 2022 has been fixed for the funeral rites of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second;

And Whereas, the people of Ontario wish to express their sorrow and acknowledge our dear beloved late Sovereign, and her great legacy of dedication, duty, service and honour;

Now Therefore, a proclamation be issued proclaiming, Monday September 19, 2022 as a Day of Mourning throughout the province of Ontario;

And that the people of Ontario may observe a moment of silence in their workplace, school or other location at 1 o’clock in the afternoon (EDT) on that day to reflect on Her Majesty’s passing and honour Her memory.

Witness:

The Honourable

V. Elizabeth Dowdeswell

Lieutenant Governor of Our Province of Ontario

Given at Toronto, Ontario, on September 14, 2022.

By Command

Kaleed Rasheed
Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery