The City of Toronto is proud to present its 12th annual Toronto Newcomer Day at Nathan Phillips Square tomorrow. Mayor Olivia Chow will address the crowd on behalf of Toronto City Council alongside Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Spadina-Fort York).
Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (remarks by Mayor Olivia Chow at approximately 12:35 p.m.)
Note: Canadian Citizenship ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. in Council Chamber with remarks by Councillor Neethan Shan (Scarborough Rouge-Park) at approximately 2:40 p.m.
Location: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W.
Note: Media are asked to confirm attendance by 6 p.m. by emailing media@toronto.ca
First proclaimed in 2015, Toronto Newcomer Day welcomes newcomers and celebrates their contributions to the city, while helping them learn about and access a wide range of services. More than 75,000 people have attended this event since it began.
More information about Toronto Newcomer Day is available on the City’s website: www.toronto.ca/community-people/moving-to-toronto/toronto-newcomer-day/.
Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As an Official Host City for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture and innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit the City's website or follow us on X, Instagram or Facebook.