That Council supports the Town of Halton Hills Resolution No. 2025-0010 regarding the Sovereignty of Canada.
Moved by Wendy Brunetta, Seconded by Steven Maki, Motion Carried by Council.
Whereas President Trump has suggested that with the use of “economic force” such as tariffs,Canada should become the 51st state of the United States, and further he suggests that manyCanadians would agree;
And Whereas Canada is a sovereign nation with a peaceful history of self-governance dating to itsConfederation in 1867;
And Whereas the Canadian identity is marked by a deep-rooted pride in its heritage and culturefounded by French and British settlement, enriched by Indigenous culture and traditions, and by morethan a century and a half of multicultural immigration;
And Whereas Canada has significant global standing, consistently supporting its allies, including theUnited States, in global conflicts such as two world wars, and wars in Korea and Afghanistan; and ininternational coalitions and in being consistently recognized as among the top countries in the world forquality of life;
And Whereas the shared history of the United States and Canada has been one of friendship,respect, and neighbourly relations;
Now Therefore it be resolved that the Council of the Town of Fort Frances categorically rejectsany efforts by incoming President Trump or any others to undermine the sovereignty of Canada. Westand united with our Ontario Premier Doug Fort and our Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for aCanada that remains strong, free, independent, and characterized by peace, order, and goodgovernment.AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor prepare correspondence containing this resolution for circulation tothe office of the American president through our Canadian diplomatic channels with copies to TheRight Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister, The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of ForeignAffairs, MP Michael Chong, Premier Doug Ford, The Honourable Vic Fedeli, Minister of EconomicDevelopment, Job Creation and Trade of Ontario, MPP Ted Arnott, Leaders of the Opposition Parties,AMO, FCM, and all municipalities in Ontario.