Franco – Ontarian Day – Sept 25th

• Franco-Ontarian Day is an opportunity to learn about Franco-Ontarian culture and history and to celebrate those who dedicated their lives to preserving this diverse and dynamic community.
• On September 25th, 1975, the first unveiling and raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag took place at the University of Sudbury in 1975.
• The flag was created to represent the community and identity of Franco-Ontarians with the colours of green for summer and white for winter, the trillium flower representing Ontario, and the Fleur de Lis representing the French language.
• In April 2010, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario passed the Franco-Ontarian Day Act, proclaiming September 25th as the official Franco-Ontarian Day in Ontario.
• In June 2001, the Franco-Ontarian Emblem Act received royal assent. Since then, the Franco-Ontarian flag is considered the symbol of the province’s Francophones. On September 24th, 2020, the Franco-Ontarian Emblem Act, 2020 received royal ascent designating the Franco-Ontarian flag as an official symbol of the province. As a result, the flag was permanently added to the masts in front of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, inside of all the Standing Committee Rooms, in the main chamber, and in front of the Office of the Premier of Ontario.
• Additionally, the Franco-Ontarian pin can now be worn by all Members inside of the chamber without having to seek unanimous consent.
• Tone: Happy.

Today, as you come together to celebrate the culture and history of Franco-Ontarians and remember to recognize their numerous contributions to our province, Happy #FrancoOntarianDay! 

C’est aujourd’hui le #JourdesFrancoOntariens! Votre histoire, votre culture, votre dynamisme sont porteurs d’une contribution inestimable dans la vie de notre province. Ensemble. nous bâtissons  un Ontario fort et prospère.