Mayor's Declaration - Seniors for Climate Day, October 1, 2024

Whereas: October 1^st is Canada’s National Seniors’ Day and the UN International Day of Older Persons. It is a day to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of seniors. Seniors are a significant and diverse demographic, one in four Canadians.

Whereas: Seniors for Climate is a nationwide mobilization calling for urgent action to address the climate crisis and support a livable future for our children and grandchildren.

Whereas: Along with our children and grandchildren, we face a climate emergency. We are witnessing the degradation of the natural environment, loss of biodiversity, mass extinction, deadly heat waves, wildfires, floods, and violent, destructive storms.

Whereas: We must reduce carbon emissions for a livable future. We know that is possible. Extreme weather is the symptom. Fossil fuel pollution is the cause. We need faster and better action by all levels of government to phase out fossil fuels, lower carbon emissions, and work towards a just transition to renewable energy. Later is too late!

Whereas: We need climate action that is broad-based and supports seniors, youth, Indigenous Peoples, and disadvantaged and equity-seeking populations. We all need to work together to preserve the planet that we love and depend upon.

Whereas: The Town of Perth recognizes the importance of widespread support for Seniors for Climate and its goals.

Therefore, I, Judy Brown, Mayor, on behalf of the Town of Perth Council, hereby proclaim October 1, 2024, as “Seniors for Climate Day” in the Town of Perth.