WHEREAS, National Poison Prevention Week is recognized by Health Canada; and
WHEREAS, This annual awareness campaign draws attention to the causes of poisoning and how to prevent them from occurring, while helping to promote awareness of poison prevention strategies and the role that Poison Centres provide in the community; and
WHEREAS, Each year, 4,000 Canadians lose their lives due to poisoning and annual unintentional poisoning deaths have now surpassed transport-related deaths in Canada; and
WHEREAS, With many potential poisons, such as household cleaners, medications and cannabis products in Canadian homes, it is important to know how to safely store them and what to do if concerned with an exposure.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Yvonne Hamlin, Mayor of the Town of Collingwood,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM March 17th to 23rd, 2024 as National Poison Prevention Week in the Town of Collingwood.
Dated this 17th day of March, 2024