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Electronic Council Communications Information
Package
Date:July 17, 2026
Time:12:00 PM
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Pages
1.Region of Durham Correspondence
2.Durham Municipalities Correspondence
3.Other Municipalities Correspondence
3.1 Town of Bruce Mines - Policy Without Appropriation: Physician Shortage
in Northern Ontario and the Practice Ready Ontario Program - July 6,
2026
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4.Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence
4.1 Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture: Response from
Correspondence Requesting February be Designated as Chinese
Heritage Month - July 14, 2026
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5.Miscellaneous Correspondence
July 17, 2026
Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)
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Subject:FW: Reply from the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages
Date:Tuesday, July 14, 2026 11:20:51 AM
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From: Honorable Marc Miller
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Subject: Reply from the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official
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Dear John Paul Newman:
I am writing in response to your correspondence of May 26, 2026, in which you share a copy of the Municipality of Clarington’s
resolution GG-085-26, requesting that February be designated as Canadian Chinese Heritage Month. I appreciate your taking
the time to write on this matter.
Cultural diversity is one of Canada’s greatest strengths. Canada’s multiculturalism reflects our commitment to fostering an
inclusive society where diversity is respected in every sphere of life.
As you know, the Government of Ontario and several municipalities across the province have already proclaimed February as
Chinese Heritage Month. It may interest you to learn that it is not necessary for the federal government to officially declare
special days, weeks or months for them to be observed by Canadians. Canada currently observes a number of special times of
recognition that have been declared by entities and organizations other than the federal government, such as non-
governmental, not-for-profit, international or private-sector organizations.
The federal designation of a special day, week, month or year of recognition can be done through the introduction of a private
Member’s bill or a motion in the House of Commons. I note that you have already contacted many Members of Parliament. I
encourage you to continue your efforts by engaging with them, and by reaching out to a senator to invite them to introduce
such a bill. For my part, I would be pleased to lend my support to this initiative throughout the legislative process.
Please accept my best wishes.
Sincerely,
The Honourable Marc Miller, P.C., M.P.
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