On behalf of The Regional Municipality of York, Regional Chair Emmerson extend condolences to the Indigenous community and the families of the 215 missing children discovered in British Columbia. He stated York Region joins with all of Canada in mourning this terrible loss of life and stands with its Indigenous partners, as well as all levels of government, in seeking the truth about these missing children.
Members of Council and those in attendance observed a moment of reflection in honour of these 215 innocent lives and the countless others who were victims of the residential school system. In memory of the 215 young children in Kamloops, flags at York Region facilities have been lowered to half-mast for nine days; representing one hour for each child whose life was taken.