OCTOBER 15, 2023


WHEREAS, October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day in Ontario. Every year over 37,000 families in Ontario experience this type of loss and too often, families suffer in silence; and

WHEREAS, In Ontario, Bill 141, an act for research to be done and programs to be developed for pregnancy loss and infant death support was passed in 2015. This legislation included the proclamation of October 15th to be recognized throughout the province; and

WHEREAS, On this day, families affected by the loss of a pregnancy or the death of an infant will be participating in the International Wave of Light with their families and friends at 7pm local time. Many other landmark buildings, bridges and fountains will be illuminated in purple to honour the memory of these babies and we hope that you will participate with us; and

WHEREAS, having the City Hall fountain included in this important day of Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness, will create great visual awareness for our work, and send the message to these families that they are not alone.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Ken Boshcoff, Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay, do hereby proclaim the day of October 15th as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day in the City of Thunder Bay.