Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

Report

4th Meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 12:00 P.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting - during the COVID-19 Emergency

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Attendance

• PRESENT: M. Mlotha (Acting Chair), H. Abu Karky, B. Hill, and B. Madigan; A. Pascual (Committee Clerk)
  
  ABSENT: M. Buzzelli, C. DuHasky and W. Khouri
  
  ALSO PRESENT: Councillor J. Morgan; A. Husain, R. Morris, and Z. Zabian
  
  The meeting was called to order at 12:04 PM; it being noted that the following members were in remote attendance: H. Abu Karky, B. Hill, B. Madigan, and M. Mlotha.

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Opening Ceremonies

2.1

Acknowledgement of Indigenous Lands

That it BE NOTED that the meeting was opened with an Acknowledgement of Indigenous Lands by M. Mlotha.

2.2

Traditional Opening

That it BE NOTED that no Traditional Opening was received.

3.

Consent

3.1

3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 17, 2022, was received.

4.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

4.1

Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee

That it BE NOTED that no report was received from the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee.

4.2

Education and Awareness Sub-Committee

That it BE NOTED that no report was received from the Education and Awareness Sub-Committee.

4.3

Policy and Planning Sub-Committee

That it BE NOTED that no report was received from the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee.

4.4

Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

• That it BE NOTED that a verbal update from R. Morris, Director, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, with respect to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Leadership Table, was received.

5.

Items for Discussion

5.1

Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit Update - R. Morris, Director, ARAO

• That it BE NOTED that the verbal presentation from R. Morris, Director, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO), with respect to the ARAO Unit Update, was received. 

5.2

Ban on Hate Symbols

• That the following actions be taken with respect to a ban on hate symbols:

  a)        the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee supports the attached Federation of Canadian Municipalities' resolution entitled, "Strengthening Canada’s Hate Speech Laws", a call to strengthen federal laws to address hate speech including symbols of hate; and,

  b)        the verbal presentation from Deputy Mayor J. Morgan, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED.  

6.

Additional Business

That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee had a discussion with respect to the All Are Welcome Here Event, in recognition of the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 12:36 PM.