A proclamation is an official announcement issued by the Mayor to recognize exceptional events, groups, people, or achievements in the City of Burlington.
The goal of a proclamation is to recognize and celebrate achievements and to raise public awareness of important issues in Burlington.
Proclamation criteria
Proclamations will be included in the Council agenda if they meet all of the following criteria:
- Must demonstrate respect and tolerance for all Burlington residents
- Should foster a sense of community
- Should not be used to attempt to influence government policy
- Submitted by representatives of a recognized charity with offices located in Burlington or by a community group based in Burlington
- Will be issued only in respect of activities that support residents or related events taking place in Burlington
Requests for proclamations must be resubmitted each year. We receive many requests for both new and annually recurring proclamations. Please allow a minimum of four weeks for a proclamation to be prepared and included in the Council agenda.
Request a Proclamation
Use the below form to submit a request for a proclamation. Approved proclamations will be included in the Council Agenda for the month proclaimed if they meet all of the above criteria.
Proclamations prior to November 2023 can be found by visiting the Mayor's Proclamations & Flag Recognitions in the City of Burlington webpage
Other types of proclamations
Individuals and organizations seeking proclamations to recognize regional, provincial, or national causes or events will be referred to other appropriate orders of government for recognition.