The City of Markham can recognize special people, events, organizations, and groups in our community.
Our proclamations:
Proclamations aren't endorsements by the City. They are approved by the City Clerk using our Council-Approved Policy [PDF].
We can't issue proclamations for:
Flags and symbols of nations, territories, and community organizations are important to Markham residents. The City has used special flag raisings to raise public awareness of:
Markham also flies flags at half-mast. This is done during periods of official mourning or to commemorate sad occasions that are important to our community.
A flag raising can recognize a particular day or week.
Flag Raising requests will only be approved by the City Clerk using our Council-Approved Policy [PDF].
We cannot raise a flag for:
There may be other reasons we can’t raise a flag for your cause. The Clerk can let you know whether your application is appropriate or not.
Please make a flag raising request at least 3 weeks in advance using our Online Request Form.
Please make a request for a proclamation or flag raising at least 3 weeks in advance using our Online Request Form.
You can also contact us with your questions:
By email at proclamations@markham.ca
By mail at:
City of Markham
Legislative Services Department
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
By phone at 905.477.7000 extension 2366