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The Town of Whitby is launching a new project to better understand the current state of diversity, inclusivity and equity in how it delivers services to the community.
The project is called The IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism) Project – Whitby's Journey to Inclusivity. Its goal: to help the Town identify immediate- medium- and long-term steps the municipality can take to improve services for all residents, regardless of age, ability, race or background.
Feedback will be shared with Council later this year and be used to develop a comprehensive action plan to support more inclusive and equitable service delivery.
Get Involved
The survey for the IDEA Project has now closed. Thank you to all those who participated. The Town will review the results and provide an update soon.
Whitby IDEA Project Virtual Engagement Session for Community Organizations and Partners, Residents and Businesses
COMPLETED - Wednesday, July 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
COMPLETED - Tuesday, July 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Residents can register to attend one of two virtual Community Engagement Sessions being held on:
COMPLETED - Monday, June 21, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
COMPLETED - Monday, June 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Community organizations can register to attend one of two virtual Community Engagement Sessions being held on:
COMPLETED -Thursday, June 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Business owners in Whitby can also register to participate in one of two business-focused virtual engagement sessions being held on:
COMPLETED - Wednesday, June 23, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
COMPLETED - Monday, June 28, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
The information you provide will help the Town of Whitby improve our services for all members of the community.
Stay Informed
Stay informed on this project. Subscribe to receive email updates (submit your email in the Stay Informed box).
The Town of Whitby is launching a new project to better understand the current state of diversity, inclusivity and equity in how it delivers services to the community.
The project is called The IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism) Project – Whitby's Journey to Inclusivity. Its goal: to help the Town identify immediate- medium- and long-term steps the municipality can take to improve services for all residents, regardless of age, ability, race or background.
Feedback will be shared with Council later this year and be used to develop a comprehensive action plan to support more inclusive and equitable service delivery.
Get Involved
The survey for the IDEA Project has now closed. Thank you to all those who participated. The Town will review the results and provide an update soon.
Whitby IDEA Project Virtual Engagement Session for Community Organizations and Partners, Residents and Businesses
COMPLETED - Wednesday, July 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
COMPLETED - Tuesday, July 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Residents can register to attend one of two virtual Community Engagement Sessions being held on:
COMPLETED - Monday, June 21, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
COMPLETED - Monday, June 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Community organizations can register to attend one of two virtual Community Engagement Sessions being held on:
COMPLETED -Thursday, June 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Business owners in Whitby can also register to participate in one of two business-focused virtual engagement sessions being held on:
COMPLETED - Wednesday, June 23, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
COMPLETED - Monday, June 28, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
The information you provide will help the Town of Whitby improve our services for all members of the community.
Stay Informed
Stay informed on this project. Subscribe to receive email updates (submit your email in the Stay Informed box).
The Town of Whitby is committed to providing services to our community in a way that is inclusive, equitable, and does not discriminate. As part of Whitby’s Journey to Inclusivity Project, this starts with having a clear and honest picture of how the Town is doing right now and what still needs to happen for the Town of Whitby to become a more inclusive, diverse, equitable, and antiracist service provider. You can help the Town by taking the time to fill out this brief, confidential survey.
The IDEA Project: Whitby's Journey to Inclusivity has finished this stage
Systematic and comprehensive review of Whitby municipal services using Municipal Service Business Model to inquire about the ways policies, practices and programs influence efforts toward diversity, equity and inclusion.
Phase 2 (June/July/Aug) - Engage Internal and External Stakeholders
The IDEA Project: Whitby's Journey to Inclusivity is currently at this stage
Demographic study of Town staff and committees, consultation activities with staff, residents and community (interviews, surveys and virtual engagement sessions).
Phase 3 (Aug/Sept) - Building Understanding and Capacity
this is an upcoming stage for The IDEA Project: Whitby's Journey to Inclusivity
Sharing findings from consultation activities and development of next steps, change management, outcomes and a pathway to implementation.
Phase 4 (Oct/Nov) - Identify Direction and Gain Commitment
this is an upcoming stage for The IDEA Project: Whitby's Journey to Inclusivity
Draft Demographic and Inclusivity Reports, solicit feedback and develop final reports on local and Town demographics, municipal service review, best practices and next steps. Final Presentation to Council.
