Moving the Recognition of the Constitution and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to directly after the Land Acknowledgement in meeting agendas

Preliminary vote

General Committee makes recommendations; City Council makes the final decision.

We haven’t matched this to Council’s final vote yet. Committee recommendations normally go to the City Council meeting on February 2, 2026.

Full Resolution Text

Order of Business A minor change in the Order of Business section in the General Committee and Council agendas. It is proposed that the Recognition of Constitution and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms be moved up directly after the Land Acknowledgement, followed by thirty (30) seconds of reflection and the playing of the National Anthem.

Meeting Details

General Committee

Council Chambers, City Hall, 500 George Street North