Advocating on behalf of our community through written correspondence and delivering remarks at events form a big part of my role as Mayor. The list below features links to some of my more noteworthy speeches from my time in office, along with letters I have written on behalf of the community. The list is maintained and updated by staff in the Mayor’s Office. It is not exhaustive, so if you are looking for a speech or letter that is not listed here please feel free to email our office.
2019
- Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre 30th Anniversary
- Letter to Minister Freeland
- Letter to MP Sheehan
- Letter to Minister Fedeli and Minister Rickford
- Bell Let’s Talk
- Coldest Night of the Year Launch
- Letter to Ambassador MacNaughton
- Letter to Minister Fedeli
- Smart Grid Funding Announcement
- Special Olympics Opening Ceremony
2018
- Inaugural Address
- Letter to Minister Elliott, MPP Romano, Jeremy Stevenson
- An open letter to Sault Ste. Marie
- Vigil in recognition of Tree of Life Synagogue shooting victims
- Reclaiming Shingwauk Hall Exhibition Opening
- Every Breakfast Counts Fundraising Unveiling
- Every Breakfast Counts Launch
- I.A. Vannini Award Celebration
- Letter to President Vezina
- Letter SSMPS Chief Stevenson
- James L. McIntyre Centennial Library Renaming Ceremony
- Waabinong Head Start Expansion
- Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
- Silver Ribbon Gala
- Letter to provincial party leaders
- Letter to local provincial election candidates
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 90th Anniversary
- SSM Science Festival
- NEORN Passenger Rail Summit
- Transit Funding Announcement
- Letter to Minister Hussen
- Letter to Lieutenant Colonel V.L. Knox
- Medal of Merit – Michael Burtch
- BPW Sault Ste. Marie Women’s Week Celebration
- Worlds Martial Arts Championship Canadian Open
- Letter to Minister Flynn
- Letter to Minister Garneau
- 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
- Letter from Mayor to City Council
- You the Soo
- Medal of Merit Presentation to Ella Jean Richter
- St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church 100th Anniversary Dinner
- Letter to Minister Hoskins
- Letter to MP Sheehan
- 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
- Letter to North East Local Health Integration Network
- Statement on Mosque shooting in Ste-Foy, Quebec City
- Seniors Active Living Fair
- Letter to Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
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
- Federal Gas Tax Transfer
- Sensory Playground Opening at Bellevue Park
- Multiculturalism Day
- Sports Hall of Fame Induction
- 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
- Medal of Merit Presentation to Tony Martin
- Statement on Fort McMurray Wildfire
- Letter to PM Trudeau
- Sault College KPI
- Sault Ste. Marie Science Festival
- 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
- Ford Canada CEO visit to Maitland Lewis Dealership
- Municipal Heritage Award Presentation
- 211 Day
- Healthy Kids Challenge Kick-Off
- Arauco Signing Ceremony
- CDC, DSSAB and EDC Partnership Announcement
- Seniors Active Living Fair
- Missanabie Cree Press Conference
- Special Olympics Flag Raising Ceremony
2015
- North Shore Tribal Council Christmas Gala
- Community Development Award Presentation
- Climate Change Awareness Rally
- Tracy’s Dream Calendar Launch
- Northern Ontario Tourism Summit
- Remembrance Day
- Letter to Mayor Eisenberger
- Tourism Awards
- Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner
- Great Lakes Forestry Centre 70th Anniversary Dinner
- Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Commemoration
- Heroes in the Home Ceremony
- Finnish Resthome Groundbreaking
- United Way Flag Raising
- Franco-Ontarian Day Flag Raising
- Ontario Native Women’s Association Annual General Assembly
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Flag Raising
- Sault Pridefest Flag Raising
- Aqueduct Funding Announcement
- Etienne Brule Project Announcement
- Lowe’s Grand Opening
- Relay for Life
- Sports Hall of Fame Induction
- Day of Mourning
- Partners in Prevention Conference
- Truth and Reconciliation Report – A Letter to Chiefs Dean and Lyle Sayers
- Business Case Competition
- Youth Forum Welcome
- Elettra Marconi Awards
- Skate Canada Welcoming
- Local Immigration Forum
- Art Gallery of Algoma 40th Anniversary