Statement from Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter to Honour Asian Heritage Month and South Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month and South Asian Heritage Month. This month provides all of us with the opportunity to recognize and honour the contributions of Canadians of Asian and South Asian descent, both past and present, and to the growth and development of our country, our province and our city.
I am outraged by the recent acts of hatred and violence against the Asian community throughout North America and our country. I urge everyone to stand with me in denouncing these acts of racism, and all acts of racism globally, nationally and in our community.
The City of Oshawa has zero tolerance for racism and condemns all racist acts of intimidation and violence. Last July, Council passed a motion that re-confirmed the City’s support for zero tolerance for racism in our community.
Last year, the City launched the Community Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee comprised of community members from diverse backgrounds whose mandate it is to inform and assist City staff and Council in identifying initiatives to increase equity in our community, eliminate racism and enhance inclusion in Oshawa.
The City of Oshawa is grateful for the contributions of Oshawa community members of Asian and South Asian descent and is committed to ensuring that our city provides an inclusive community for all.
I encourage everyone to learn more about Asian and South Asian history in Canada, to celebrate the positive impacts Asian and South Asian Canadians have had and continue to have on our community, and to stand in solidarity with the Asian and South Asian communities in fighting hate and racism.