Declarations and Proclamations

The mayor, through City Council, may proclaim special dates or events on behalf of charitable organizations, the Governments of Canada or Ontario, other municipalities, or municipal events sponsored by groups appointed by Council to carry out community activities.


Once Council authorizes a request (letter addressed to the city clerk), future requests are granted without resubmission unless desired explicitly by the group or Council.

Arrangements for media coverage, both formal (published proclamations) and informal (flag raisings and picture sessions), will be paid for by the requesting organization and coordinated with the City Clerks department and the mayor’s office.

The following proclamations, listed alphabetically, have been issued.

 

Commemoration of the Battle of Britain Week

September 13 to 20, 2026, was declared as "Commemoration of the Battle of Britain Week" in the City of Welland.


Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September 2026, was declared as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Welland.


National Dental Care Day

Saturday, October 10th, 2026, was declared as "National Dental Care Day" in the City of Welland.


International Wrongful Conviction Day

Friday, October 2nd, 2026, was declared as "International Wrongful Conviction Day" in the City of Welland.


World Hepatitis Day

Tuesday, July 28th, 2026, was declared as "World Hepatitis Day" in the City of Welland.


National Paramedic Services Week

The week of May 17th to May 23rd, 2026, was declared as "National Paramedic Services Week" in the City of Welland


Hope Air Day

Wednesday, May 6th , 2026, was declared as "Hope Air Day" in the City of Welland.


National Day of Mourning

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, will be declared as "National Day of Mourning" in the City of Welland.


SAID Day

Thursday, May 14th, 2026, will be declared as “SAID Day” in the City of Welland.


Menstrual Health Day

Thursday, May 28th 2026, will be declared as “Menstrual Health Day” in the City of Welland.


Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month

The month of May 2026, will be declared as “Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of Welland.


Medical Laboratory Week

The week of April 12th – 18th 2026, will be declared as “Medical Laboratory Week” in the City of Welland.


Amyloidosis Awareness Month

In accordance with City Policy, Saturday, June 13th, 2026, will be declared as "Mountainview LemonAID Day for FAGS Niagara" in the City of Welland.


Amyloidosis Awareness Month

The month of March 2026, has been declared as Amyloidosis Awareness Month in the City of Welland.

Contact

Office of the City Clerk
Civic Square
60 East St., Welland, ON L3B 4C5

Phone: 905-735-1700
Email: info@welland.ca

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