Press Releases

Statement from Mayor Foster on Transgender Day of Visibility

Clarington, Ontario —To mark Transgender Day of Visibility, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Each year on March 31, we mark Transgender Day of Visibility, a celebration of the joy and resilience of transgender, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people across the world. We stand with them in honouring their strength and their unbreakable spirit.

As we strive to increase the visibility of trans people and their achievements, we must also pledge to fight against...

Statement from Mayor Foster on Easter

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following Easter statement.

“On behalf of Clarington Council, I want to wish a happy Easter to all those celebrating in our community.

Today marks the holiest day of the Christian calendar. Many families and friends attend church, give thanks for their blessings, and gather to feast. For my family and many others who observe Easter, it is a time to celebrate new beginnings and rebirth. It is a holiday filled with joy and hope.

For...

Clarington’s expertise goes global at Nuclear Energy Summit

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington, as a founding member of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC), joined heads of state, representatives from the nuclear industry and non-governmental organizations at the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, Belgium, to highlight the role of local government as a partner in safe and responsible nuclear energy production.

“As a proud host community, we are committed to supporting clean energy initiatives that benefit...

Statement from Mayor Foster on International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement:

“Today, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, we mark International Day to Combat Islamophobia. We remember all the people around the world who have been victims of intolerance and religious hatred. In our community and country, prejudice and religious hatred is never acceptable.

We need to embrace every opportunity to promote knowledge and understanding...

Statement from Mayor Foster on the loss of former MP Kim Rudd

Clarington, Ontario – The following statement has been released by Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster, expressing condolences on the death of former Member of Parliament Kim Rudd:

“On behalf of Council and the Municipality of Clarington, I want to express our sincerest sympathy to MP Rudd’s family, friends and everyone grieving her loss. I am genuinely saddened to hear about the recent passing of our former MP, who represented east Clarington.

She was a dedicated public servant, entrepreneur, and...