High Tea and High Honour in Brant

Paris Independent Staff

Staff Contribution

The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, visited the County of Brant on Thursday for a prestigious High Tea event hosted by Mayor David Bailey at the historic Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead.

The event, held July 11, brought together community leaders, elected officials and honoured guests for an afternoon of celebration and reflection on civic engagement and local heritage.

Following opening remarks from Her Honour, Lynn MacLean, President of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada, delivered a special presentation inside the Homestead. Guests were then escorted to the Pavilion for High Tea.

The ceremony was led by Master of Ceremonies Steve Schmitt, with Town Crier Larry Davis officially opening the proceedings with a ceremonial Call to Order.

Among the dignitaries in attendance were Brantford–Brant MP Larry Brock, Glanbrook–Flamborough–Brant North MP Dan Muys, Brantford–Brant MPP Will Bouma, Cambridge MPP Brian Riddell, and several members of Brant County Council.

Guests were invited to hear the Lieutenant Governor speak about her visit to the County and her experience at the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Summer Games.

Following her visit, several Brant County Councillors shared gratitude for the opportunity to attend the event. Paris Councillor Lukas Oakley said Her Honour encouraged everyone to “make miracles” for young people, who she described as the leaders of tomorrow.

“I got to speak to Her Honour about my own journey and the work we are doing here in the County to try to make for a better future for my generational peers and future generations with affordable housing, walkable communities, and more,” said Oakley.