Letter from Her Honour The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
In recognition of Victorian Order of Nurses Week, I wish to extend my congratulations to the staff and volunteers for providing care in communities for 128 years.
At the Heart of Care is more than a theme. It captures the spirit that guides the work of the Victorian Order of Nurses teams across the province. Every day, devoted staff and volunteers help young families adjust to new routines, support people through recovery, and enable elders to remain at home with dignity. Your work provides comfort, stability, and reassurance where it is needed most.
Care is not only about what is done—it is about how it is done. The dedication of nurses, personal support workers, volunteers, and coordinators bring compassion, patience, and empathy into the lives they touch. Their presence reminds us that the kindness, respect, and sense of responsibility they embody reflect the values
we share across Ontario, and the hopes we hold for stronger, more
caring communities.
À titre de représentante de la Couronne en Ontario, je remercie chaleureusement toutes les personnes du VON qui consacrent leur temps, leur énergie et leur compassion à offrir des soins et un soutien essentiels à nos concitoyennes et concitoyens. Par votre engagement auprès des personnes les plus vulnérables, vous êtes un pilier de nos collectivités. Je vous suis profondément reconnaissante de faire vivre, jour après jour, les valeurs de solidarité, de respect et de bienveillance qui définissent si bien l’Ontario.
Salutations distinguées,
Edith Dumont
