WHEREAS, the veterans of the Merchant Navy have served honourably and courageously in the defence of Canada throughout the years; and

WHEREAS, the House of Commons wishes to set aside a day to acknowledge the contribution of the veterans of the Merchant Navy to ensuring the freedom and democracy enjoyed by Canadians; and

WHEREAS, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows that throughout Canada, in each and every year, the third day of September shall be known as “Merchant Navy Veterans Day” by the establishing Act of S.C. (Statutes of Canada) 2003, c. 17.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Ken Boshcoff, on behalf of Thunder Bay City Council, do hereby proclaim Thursday, September 3, 2026 as Merchant Navy Veterans Day in the City of Thunder Bay.

 

Ken Boshcoff

Mayor