Proclamation - Irish Heritage Month 2026

PROCLAMATION - Irish Heritage Month

Whereas In 2004 the Government of Ontario Proclaimed Bill 33; An Act proclaiming Irish Heritage Day - March 17th, the day of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of the Irish;

Whereas The Government of Canada marked the first official Irish Heritage Month in Canada March 2022;

Whereas Today almost 4.6 million Canadians in towns and cities across Canada can trace their ancestry back to Ireland;

Whereas Irish Canadians have greatly contributed to the story of our country, province and community and this month is an opportunity to learn more about the history, culture, and positive impacts of Irish Canadians on our local community;

Therefore, I, Steve Hammell, Mayor of The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, and on behalf of the Council of The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie do hereby proclaim March 2026 as “IRISH HERITAGE MONTH” in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

Original signed by the Mayor