Cricket Day - by Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

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2026-04-22 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council proclaim September 24, 2026, as Cricket Day in the City of Toronto. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to engage with international and local cricket organizations, leagues, and other relevant stakeholders to initiate discussions on the potential of hosting cricket events and activities in Toronto. 3.

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City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with other relevant divisions, to review and identify how the booking processes for park facilities used by cricket leagues and organizations can be improved to support and promote local cricket communities across Toronto.

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Cricket is one of the fastest‑growing sports in the City of Toronto, with participation, demand, and a passionate fan base continuing to expand across the City. While its popularity is rising today, cricket has deep historical roots in Canada. The first international cricket match in the sport's history was played between Canada and the United States from September 24 to 26, 1844, with Canada claiming victory in the competition hosted at the St.

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George's Cricket Club in New York. Reflecting its early significance, cricket was officially declared Canada's first national sport in 1867. Proclaiming September 24th 2026, as Cricket Day highlights cricket's cultural heritage, historical importance, and ongoing contributions to Toronto's diverse communities. In addition, Cricket Day provides an opportunity to reaffirm the City's commitment to incorporating cricket into the City, focusing on how to expand access to cricket facilities and programming to provide more equitable, high-quality infrastructure and programming.

Staff recommended

Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council proclaim September 24, 2026, as Cricket Day in the City of Toronto. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to engage with international and local cricket organizations, leagues, and other relevant stakeholders to initiate discussions on the potential of hosting cricket events and activities in Toronto.

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3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in consultation with other relevant divisions to review and identify how the booking processes for park facilities used by cricket leagues and organizations can be improved to support and promote local cricket communities across Toronto.

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