Delivering remarks at events and writing correspondence forms a big part of my role as Mayor. The links below are to some of my more noteworthy pieces from my time in office. The list below is not exhaustive, so if you are looking for a speech that is not listed here please email our office.
2018
- Every Breakfast Counts Fundraising Unveiling
- Every Breakfast Counts Launch
- I.A. Vannini Award Celebration
- James L. McIntyre Centennial Library Renaming Ceremony
- Waabinong Head Start Expansion
- Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
- Silver Ribbon Gala
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 90th Anniversary
- SSM Science Festival
- NEORN Passenger Rail Summit
- Transit Funding Announcement
- Medal of Merit – Michael Burtch
- BPW Sault Ste. Marie Women’s Week Celebration
- Worlds Martial Arts Championship Canadian Open
- Extravaganza Hockey Tournament
- Comedy Festival Announcement
- OUA and U Sports Announcement
- STRIVE AVA Awards Gala
2017
- Centennial Celebration of Finland’s Independence
- CREATECH365 Celebration
- Gateway Algoma Youth Portal Launch
- Dr. Bondar Key to the City presentation
- You the Soo
- Medal of Merit Presentation to Ella Jean Richter
- St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church 100th Anniversary Dinner
- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
- Local Immigration Forum
- International Joint Commission Meeting
- Immigration Forum
- Black History Month Dinner
- Push for Change Friendship Dinner
- Statement on Mosque shooting in Ste-Foy, Quebec City
- Seniors Active Living Fair
2016
- Marconi Club 104th Annual Banquet
- Nurse Practitioner Clinic 5-Year Anniversary
- Dr. Roberta Bondar Commemorative Coin Unveiling
- Learning Disabilities Month Flag Raising
- Esposito Pump Track Grand Opening
- Game On Neighbourhood Street Party Remarks
- Remarks about Federal Gas Tax Transfer
- Sensory Playground Opening at Bellevue Park
- Multiculturalism Day Remarks
- Sports Hall of Fame Induction Remarks
- Sun Life Office Ribbon Cutting
- Festival of Trees Reading Event
- Award Presentation to Robert Deluce of Porter Airlines
- EDCO Spring Symposium Welcome
- Workco Award for Social Enterprise Remarks
- Medal of Merit Presentation to Tony Martin
- Statement on Fort McMurray Wildfire
- Sault College KPI Remarks
- Sault Ste. Marie Science Festival Remarks
- Letter to Minister Chiarelli regarding Energy Cost Concerns
- Citizenship Ceremony
- Gathering at the Rapids Event
- Letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne regarding Essar Steel Algoma
- Letter to Ministers Bains and Morneau regarding Trade Remedy Modernization
- Globe and Mail Commentary on Trade Modernization and Steel Dumping
- Black History Month Remarks
- Ford Canada CEO visit to Maitland Lewis Dealership
- Municipal Heritage Award Presentation
- 211 Day Remarks
- Healthy Kids Challenge Kick-Off Remarks
- Arauco Signing Ceremony Remarks
- CDC, DSSAB and EDC Partnership Announcement
- Seniors Active Living Fair Remarks
- Missanabie Cree Press Conference Remarks
- Special Olympics Flag Raising Ceremony
2015
- North Shore Tribal Council Christmas Gala
- Community Development Award Presentation
- Climate Change Awareness Rally Remarks
- Tracy’s Dream Calendar Launch Remarks
- Northern Ontario Tourism Summit Remarks
- Remembrance Day
- Tourism Awards Remarks
- Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner Remarks
- Great Lakes Forestry Centre 70th Anniversary Dinner
- Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Commemoration
- Heroes in the Home Ceremony Remarks
- Remarks at Finnish Resthome Groundbreaking
- United Way Flag Raising Remarks
- Franco-Ontarian Day Flag Raising
- Ontario Native Women’s Association Annual General Assembly
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Flag Raising
- Sault Pridefest Flag Raising
- Remarks for Aqueduct Funding Announcement
- Etienne Brule Project Announcement
- Lowe’s Grand Opening Remarks
- Relay for Life Remarks
- Sports Hall of Fame Induction Remarks
- Day of Mourning Remarks
- Partners in Prevention Conference
- Truth and Reconciliation Report – A Letter to Chiefs Dean and Lyle Sayers
- Business Case Competition Remarks
- Youth Forum Welcome Remarks
- Elettra Marconi Awards
- Skate Canada Welcoming Remarks
- Local Immigration Forum
- Art Gallery of Algoma 40th Anniversary Remarks
