Character Community
As founding Chair of the Character Council, I believe we must make a
genuine effort to reinforce traditional values in our society.
- Early in 2002, Markham proclaimed itself to be a Character
Community along with the other eight municipalities in York Region.
We are the first Region in Canada to take this initiative.
- By joining with community leaders in education, faith, law
enforcement, business and the media, we will expand our public awareness
program to communicate the values of a Character Community:
> Inclusiveness
> Responsibility
> Fairness
> Honesty
> Optimism
> Integrity |
> Perseverance
> Compassion
> Initiative
> Courage
> Respect |
- Among the 100 communities in the United States that have
previously introduced this program, bullying has been reduced, violence
has decreased and citizens
are exhibiting a greater sense of character.
- We must continue to work together to ensure that our families
are strong, our neighbours care for each other, our education is effective
and our streets are safe.
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