National Public Works Week Proclamation - May 17-23, 2026

By virtue of the power vested in me

I Do Hereby Declare

The week of

May 17th – 23rd, 2026

as "National Public Works Week"

“Rooted in Service, Powered by Community”

in the City of Pembroke.

Whereas public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of the City of Pembroke; and

Whereas these infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our City’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our rate payers; and

Whereas it is in the public interest for the rate payers, municipal leaders, and youth of the City of Pembroke to gain knowledge of and maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and

Whereas it be promoted to Ontario’s youth that a career in municipal public works is varied and rewarding,  regardless of whether a student is planning on attending college or university, or wants to join the workforce right after high school, there are many opportunities in public works; and

Whereas the year 2026 marks the 66th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the Canadian Public Works Association.

Now Therefore, I, Ron Gervais, Mayor of the City of Pembroke, do hereby proclaim the week of May 17th to May 23rd, 2026 as National Public Works Week.  I urge all citizens to join with representatives of the Canadian Public Works Association and government agencies in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and advancing quality of life for all.

Dated in the Mayor’s Office this 19th day of May, 2026.

Ron Gervais

Mayor, City of Pembroke