Canada Marks International Stuttering Awareness Day with Sea-Foam Green Glow
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TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- On October 22, Canada will come alive in a sea-foam green glow to mark International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD), a day dedicated to raising awareness and promoting acceptance for the millions of people who stutter. This nationwide display of solidarity is part of the Light Up Canada campaign, led by the Canadian Stuttering Association (CSA).
The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, has sent greetings recognizing the occasion. Carney’s message, while not an endorsement by the Government of Canada, underscores the importance of the day.
Eeva Stierwalt, National Coordinator of the Canadian Stuttering Association, highlighted the significance of the day and the campaign's growing impact.
The CSA has enlisted the support of six major Canadian cities, Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton, Brampton, and Burlington, which have officially proclaimed International Stuttering Awareness Day. These cities are taking a stand for inclusion, shining a spotlight on the voices of people who stutter and sending a powerful message that every voice deserves to be heard.
Stuttering is a speech disorder that can involve repetitions, prolongations, and blocks when speaking. Despite being a common human experience, stuttering remains widely misunderstood and can expose people to stigma and social barriers. Stuttering does not reflect a person's intelligence, competence, or potential.
The Canadian Stuttering Association invites media and journalists to interview Canadians who stutter about their experiences, the misconceptions they face, and what meaningful acceptance looks like in everyday life. The organization encourages people who stutter, families, speech-language professionals, and supporters to visit participating landmarks, share photographs and videos, and use the following hashtags: #ISAD2026, #InternationalStutteringAwarenessDay, #StutteringAwareness, #CanadiansWhoStutter, and #StutteringAcceptance when sharing on social media.
Iconic Canadian landmarks, including Niagara Falls, the CN Tower, and the 3D Toronto Sign at Nathan Phillips Square in Ontario; Calgary Tower in Alberta; Science World, the Vancouver Convention Centre, BC Place, and Vancouver's Sails of Light in British Columbia; the Esplanade Riel Bridge in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Regina City Hall in Saskatchewan, among others, will be illuminated in sea-foam green. These landmarks span multiple provinces, creating a striking visual story for Canadians and media outlets nationwide.
Municipal recognition is also growing. The cities of Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton, Brampton, and Burlington have issued official proclamations recognizing ISAD. Brampton has officially proclaimed the day, Burlington has added it to its Tributes Calendar, and Whistler Council approved the illumination of Fitzsimmons Bridge. Mississauga has approved its Civic Centre Clock Tower illumination alongside additional community awareness activities.
Together, these efforts are bringing stuttering into public conversation and encouraging communities to embrace different ways of communicating. The Canadian Stuttering Association is committed to supporting people who stutter and their families through education, advocacy, awareness, and community, while working toward a Canada where every person who stutters is accepted without judgment.