WHEREAS this month we recognize Toronto Crime Stoppers and its collaborative partnership with communities, the media and Toronto Police Services to make Toronto a safer city for everyone.
Toronto Crime Stoppers offers crime prevention and awareness campaigns to alert the public to potential criminal activity. The organization takes a collaborative approach and channels resources and funds into the community it serves to help improve community safety across Toronto.
The City of Toronto acknowledges with gratitude, Toronto Crime Stoppers’ valued work in our city that prioritizes the safety of residents and neighbourhoods across the city.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Olivia Chow, on behalf of Toronto City Council, do hereby proclaim
January 2026 as “Crime Stoppers Month” in the City of Toronto.
WHEREAS this month we celebrate Tamil Heritage and the community in Toronto, which is home to one of the largest Tamil diasporas in the world.
This month provides an opportunity to learn more about Tamil culture, heritage and traditions.
During Tamil Heritage Month, Tamils around the world gather to celebrate Thai Pongal, one of the most important festivals in the Tamil community, celebrated to give thanks for an abundant harvest.
The City of Toronto acknowledges with gratitude the cultural, economic, political and social contributions of Toronto’s Tamil community, that form part of Toronto’s motto: “Diversity Our Strength.”
NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Olivia Chow, on behalf of Toronto City Council, do hereby proclaim
January 2026 as “Tamil Heritage Month” in the City of Toronto.