WHEREAS, in 2025, City Council issued a climate action plan or climate emergency declaration and called on all sectors to participate in an accelerated transition to sustainable practices, and

WHEREAS, the sports sector has historically been recognized as a framework for improving public health, accelerating the local economy and facilitating social change in Thunder Bay, and has significant potential to contribute to the city's climate goals, and

WHEREAS, Green Sports Day has served as an unofficial celebration within the sports sector for green progress regarding greenhouse emission reduction goals, waste reduction targets, increasing equitable opportunities to participate in sports in clean and safe environments, and to encourage continued sustainability efforts;

NOW THEREFORE, I Ken Boshcoff, the Mayor for the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario, proclaim October 6, 2025, to be “Green Sports Day Canada” in the City of Thunder Bay.

Ken Boshcoff,

Mayor