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By virtue of the power vested in me
I Do Hereby Declare
September 25, 2025
as "Franco-Ontarian Day"
in the City of Pembroke.
Whereas The Franco-Ontarian Day Act recognizes that Franco-Ontarians commemorate September 25th to celebrate their language and heritage and also take pride in their collective accomplishments; and
Whereas by proclaiming September 25th as Franco-Ontarian Day, this Act officially recognizes the contributions of the Francophone community of Ontario to the social, economic and political life of the Province and the community’s importance in Ontario’s society; and
Whereas 2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag; and
Whereas there are more than 600,000 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.
Therefore: I, Ron Gervais, Mayor of the City of Pembroke, do hereby proclaim September 25th, 2025 as “Franco-Ontarian Day” in the City of Pembroke.
Dated in the Mayor’s Office this 16th day of September, 2025
Ron Gervais
Mayor, City of Pembroke
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