WHEREAS: Environmental Sensitivities (ES), including Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), can substantially limit function and significantly impact quality of life; and
WHEREAS: the Canadian Human Rights Commission recognizes Environmental Sensitivities [1]; and
WHEREAS: it is estimated that more than one million people in Canada have been diagnosed with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity [2]; and
WHEREAS: a subset of these individuals has been identified as experiencing Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity [3]; and
WHEREAS: symptoms can range from mild to severely debilitating; and
WHEREAS: Environmental Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES/MCS) Awareness Month is observed in May, with May 12 recognized as Environmental Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES/MCS) Awareness Day; and
WHEREAS: to achieve a better quality of life, individuals with Environmental Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES/MCS) require access to safe housing and appropriate healthcare; and
WHEREAS: community efforts by organizations and individuals raise awareness, offer hope, and support research through advocacy and fundraising;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that I, Larry Johannson, Mayor of the City of Selkirk, in the Province of Manitoba do hereby proclaim May 12, 2026 to be “Environmental Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES/MCS) Awareness Day” in Selkirk and commend its thoughtful observance to all citizens.
Larry Johannson
MAYOR