Thank you, Toronto City Council - you made the right decision, and the civilized, dignified decision for us as citizens. .
You did not cheapen us or sell us out. You respected us. Many, many of us would never again have the same days off as our neighbours and friends (and children!.) You did not believe that hanging out at the mall was equal to culture I think you really care about who we are and what we need. You keep us in the class of great world cities - all shops closed for public holidays & many more days! In this decision, I hear you saying that our traditions are important., rest is important, and that people of all walks of life can have this in common . ...Fragedakis said it very well:
"Holidays are the heart of healthy communities."