Text of The Resolution
Whereas the City of Sault Ste. Marie is composed of many different ethnic groups, languages and cultures;
And whereas the City of Sault Ste. Marie has always shown respect for each of these cultures by providing preferential treatment for none;
And whereas the City of Sault Ste. Marie has throughout its history had one common working language for all of its written and oral communications, which is English;
And whereas the preferred common language of commerce, business, trade, science and normal everyday activities is English;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie in the interests of maintaining goodwill, harmony and sound and responsible fiscal management continue as it has in the past to accept the use of English as the official language of communication with its citizens and with all levels of government, thereby demonstrating the concept of equality for each ethnic, cultural and language group in its jurisdiction.
And further resolved in accordance with the Provisions of the Municipal Act of Ontario Part VII and more specifically Section 104a of Said Act the Council of the Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie declares English to be the official language of the said Corporation.
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