SEPTEMBER 25, 2025

WHEREAS, during this 50th anniversary year, more than ever, the Franco-Ontarian flag remains a symbol of pride, resistance and hope for all francophones across Ontario; and

WHEREAS, by the virtue of the Franco-Ontarian Day Act, which was legislated on April 26, 2010, it is declared that September 25th of each year be recognized as Franco-Ontarian Dany throughout the province of Ontario; and  

WHEREAS, September 25th is the anniversary of the first raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag and it represents over 400 years of French presence in Ontario; and

WHEREAS, there are more than 745,000 Francophones in Ontario, the largest Francophone community outside of Quebec; and

WHEREAS, Franco-Ontarian Day has become an annual occasion to celebrate the Francophone Community; and

NOW THEREFORE, I, Ken Boshcoff, Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay, do hereby proclaim September 25, 2025 as “Franco-Ontarian Day” in the City of Thunder Bay.

 

Ken Boshcoff,

Mayor