Message from Mayor John Tory, City of Toronto

Message from the Mayor

I would like to extend my greetings and congratulations to everyone on the occasion of Jamaica's 60th Independence Day. I would also like to congratulate the Jamaican Canadian Association on its 60th anniversary milestone year.

Best wishes to the Jamaican community on this joyous occasion that honours and celebrates your rich traditions, heritage, food, music and culture. Thank you to your community for contributing to the success of our city and for being a valuable part of the cultural diversity that makes our city so unique.

I am delighted that you are holding numerous events in our city in celebration of your milestone anniversary, including a flag raising ceremony, the JCA’s 60th Annual Independence Gala and Jamaica 60 events that are taking place throughout the year.

Toronto is one of the world's most multicultural cities and home to people from all over the world. The valued contributions of multicultural communities strengthen our society and contribute to our city's motto "Diversity Our Strength".

On behalf of Toronto City Council, please accept my best wishes for a memorable event and continued success.

Yours truly,

John Tory Mayor of Toronto