WHEREAS Environmental Sensitivities (ES), including Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), can substantially limit function and significantly impact quality of life; and

WHEREAS the Canadian Human Rights Commission recognizes Environmental Sensitivities [1]; and

 WHEREAS it is estimated that more than one million people in Canada have been diagnosed with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity [2]; and

WHEREAS individuals with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity are at higher risk of experiencing Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity and vice-versa [3]; and

WHEREAS symptoms can range from mild to severely debilitating; and

WHEREAS Environmental Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES/MCS) Awareness Month is observed in May, with May 12 recognized as Environmental Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES/MCS) Awareness Day; and

WHEREAS to achieve a better quality of life, individuals with Environmental

Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES/MCS) require access to safe housing and appropriate healthcare; and

WHEREAS community efforts by organizations and individuals raise awareness, offer hope, and support research through advocacy and fundraising;

NOW THEREFORE  I, Mayor Boshcoff, on behalf of Thunder Bay City Council, do hereby proclaim May 12, 2026 as “Environmental Sensitivities / Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES/MCS) Awareness Day” in the City of Thunder Bay .


ken Boshcoff,

MAYOR