Mayor's Requests

Request letter, flag raisings or invite the Mayor to an event.

Invite the Mayor to a special event

To invite the Mayor to your function or event, please complete the following form:

Invite the Mayor to an Event

Please allow seven working days to process and respond to your request.

Special events include:

official openings
ribbon cutting ceremonies
speaking engagements (please include details of the event and contact person who can be reached for more information)
photo opportunities
flag raising ceremonies

Request a letter or certificate

The town is committed to recognizing significant dates, occasions and contributions of individuals.

Congratulatory letters

Mayor Burton issues congratulatory letters to individuals, organizations and businesses who are celebrating a milestone birthday, anniversary, residency or official opening of a business.

Recognition certificates

Certificates are presented to individuals, groups or teams who win an elite competition (provincial, national or international) or other similar acclaim. Certificates are also presented to individuals or groups who have contributed to the well-being of the town, through cultural or community service.

Request letters or certificates by

Requests should be sent to the Mayor's Office three weeks prior to the date required. For more information, please visit our Recognition Policy page.

You can request a letter or certificate by mail, contact the Mayor's Office at:

Office of the Mayor
Town of Oakville
1225 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON L6H 0H3

You can request a letter or certificate by email, please contact bob.ball@oakville.ca. If submitting your request by email, please include "Congratulatory Letters/Recognition Certificates" in the subject area of your message to assist with processing.

You can request a letter or certificate by fax at 905-815-2001 or by phone at 905-338-4173.

Request a flag raising

The town is committed to recognizing significant dates, public awareness campaigns and charitable organizations' events. For more information, visit the Flag Protocol Procedure page.