Publicly Honouring the Service and Contributions of Veterans

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At its July 17, 2025 meeting, the Board requested that TTC staff identify opportunities to remember and honour Canada's veterans and highlight TTC staff who are veterans, including in TTC vehicles and stations. Current veteran recognition initiatives at the TTC include welcoming Royal Canadian Legion members to distribute poppies in TTC stations in advance of Remembrance Day; pausing service for two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.

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on Remembrance Day; providing free rides for veterans and their companions on Warriors' Day and Remembrance Day; and utilizing the TTC Honour Guard in various civic events throughout the year, including those that recognize veterans. A new initiative will launch in October 2025 and run through Remembrance Day week that will see digital content recognizing veterans in our system. In 2026, the TTC could pursue the development of veteran recognition programming, explore new partnerships with veterans and heritage organizations, and explore additional opportunities to honour TTC and Toronto veterans and peacekeepers through digital storytelling, educational outreach, and public art.

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It is recommended that the TTC Board: 1. Approve the development of veteran recognition programming in 2026, including exploring opportunities to honour TTC veterans through station displays, digital storytelling, educational outreach, and public art. 2. Direct staff to explore partnerships with veterans and heritage organizations in 2026.

Publicly Honouring the Service and Contributions of Veterans

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