​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What is a Proclamation?​​​​

Proclamations are ceremonial documents issued and signed by the Mayor on behalf of Brampton City Council that officially recognize the importance of an event, a campaign, or an organization of significance, interest or benefit to the citizens of Brampton for a particular day, week or month. A proclamation does not constitute a personal or civic endorsement.​​​​​​

Guidelines for Proclamation Requests

  • Requests are to be made at least four (4) weeks in advance of the requested issuance date
  • Requests may only be made by an organization that resides/operates within the City of Brampton
  • Requests must provide background information about the organization, cause or event being proclaimed
  • Repeat requests are to be submitted on an annual basis
  • Requests must relate to an organization, cause or event that contributes to the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the City of Brampton
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  • ​​​Public awareness campaigns;
  • Charitable fundraising campaigns;
  • Arts and cultural celebrations; and
  • Special honours.

  • Proclamations are issued at the discretion of the Mayor
  • An organization (i.e. requestor/recipient) may request one proclamation per year
  • Proclamations are issued only to recognized Brampton organizations and not to individuals
  • Organizations do not have exclusive rights to the day, week or month being proclaimed
  • Proclamations of a similar topic will be issued on a first come, first served basis
  • Only one proclamation is provided framed and will be issued to the requesting organization. Organizations can request multiple signed copies of the proclamation, as well as digital versions for their webpages and social media
  • All proclamation text is subject to approval and modification by the City of Brampton

  • Matters of political controversy, ideological or religious beliefs or individual conviction
  • Events or organizations with no direct relationship to the City of Brampton
  • Campaigns or events contrary to City policies or by-laws
  • Campaigns intended for profit-making purposes

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Issued Proclamations

​​​​​​​Listing of issued proclamations​​​​​​​​​​
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