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.

proclamation

Whereas the United Nations General Assembly by Resolution 68/237 has proclaimed January 1 2015 to December 31, 2024 as the International Decade for People of African Descent;

And Whereas the proclamation is intended to foster the full and equal participation of people of African descent in all aspects of society;

And Whereas the General Assembly has endorsed a Programme of Activities for the Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance faced by people of African descent;

And Whereas communities of African descent have a long and distinct history in Ontario and have played and continue to play a vital and leading role in combating racism and discrimination;

therefore a proclamation is issued in keeping with the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 68/237, recognizing the International Decade for People of African Descent.

O.C. 414/2017