Proclamation Designating “Fire Prevention Week”: SI/2026-49
Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 160, Number 19
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SOR/2026-49 September 23, 2026
OTHER THAN STATUTORY AUTHORITY
Proclamation Designating “Fire Prevention Week”
Louise Arbour
[L.S.]
Canada
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of Canada and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth.
TO ALL TO WHOM these Presents shall come or whom the same may in any way concern,
GREETING:
A Proclamation
Whereas many dedicated citizens have joined with volunteer, professional and industrial fire safety personnel as “Partners in Fire Prevention” in a relentless effort to minimize loss to life, destruction of property and damage to the environment;
Whereas it is desirable that information on fire causes and recommended preventive measures be disseminated during a specific period of the year;
And whereas the 2026 fire prevention theme for this period is:
“CHARGE INTO FIRE SAFETYTM: SAFE CHARGING IS A SUPERPOWER”;
Now know you that We, by and with the advice of Our Privy Council for Canada, by this Our Proclamation, have thought fit to designate and do designate the week commencing Sunday, the fourth of October, and ending on Saturday, the tenth of October, in the present year as
“FIRE PREVENTION WEEK”;
And further, in appreciation of the many services rendered by the fire services of Canada, We do designate Saturday the tenth of October as “Fire Service Recognition Day”.
And, during Fire Prevention Week, We do recommend to all Our Loving Subjects and to federal, provincial and municipal authorities that they intensify their fire prevention activities.
Of all which Our Loving Subjects and all others whom these presents may concern are required to take notice and to govern themselves accordingly.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, We have caused this Our Proclamation to be published and the Great Seal of Canada to be affixed to it.
WITNESS:
- Our Right Trusty and Well-beloved Louise Arbour, Chancellor and Principal Companion of Our Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of Our Order of Military Merit, Chancellor and Commander of Our Order of Merit of the Police Forces, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.
- At the City of Ottawa, on August 28, 2026, in the fourth year of Our Reign.
BY COMMAND,
Philip Jennings
Deputy Registrar General of Canada
Marie-Josée Hogue
Deputy Attorney General of Canada