Item - 2013.MM45.2

City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2013, adopted the following:

1.         City Council recognize the importance of 2014 as the commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the start of World War I, and the 75th anniversary of the commencement of World War II, and remember with respect and appreciation those citizens who gave their lives in the defence of Canada, originally from the City of Toronto between 1914 - 1918, as well as 1939 - 1945, together with all Canadians who have participated in defending the freedom of Australia and Canada in both wars.

2.         City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to delegate to staff under his direction, the responsibility of organizing appropriate events, in desirable locations, in conjunction with appropriate military and private sector partners to commemorate both of these historic events which Torontonians actively participated in.

3.         City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to apply for funding assistance to the Department of Canadian Heritage and Veterans Affairs Canada which has announced it can fund a diverse array of World War related projects, including commemorative events and ceremonies, learning materials, exhibits, interpretive programming, plaques and monuments, educational websites. The Department can also fund a wide range of Canadian funding applicants, including non-profit organizations, educational institutions, Aboriginal organizations, municipal, provincial and territorial governments and private sector companies (for projects that are not for profit in nature).