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A status update regarding The IDEA Project: Whitby's Journey to Inclusivity will be presented at the Committee of the Whole on Monday, June 12, 2023.
The Town of Whitby launched a 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.
Reporting to Council
A final staff report with the proposed Inclusivity Report will be received at the Committee of the Whole meeting at 7 p.m. on January 17, 2022. This will include feedback from both Phase 1 and 2 engagement opportunities. A copy of the report is available under the documents heading on this page. Residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Tune in at whitby.ca/livestream. You can also register to make a delegation before Council.
A status update regarding The IDEA Project: Whitby's Journey to Inclusivity will be presented at the Committee of the Whole on Monday, June 12, 2023.
The Town of Whitby launched a 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.
Reporting to Council
A final staff report with the proposed Inclusivity Report will be received at the Committee of the Whole meeting at 7 p.m. on January 17, 2022. This will include feedback from both Phase 1 and 2 engagement opportunities. A copy of the report is available under the documents heading on this page. Residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Tune in at whitby.ca/livestream. You can also register to make a delegation before Council.
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.
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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 has finished 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
The IDEA Project: Whitby's Journey to Inclusivity has finished this stage
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
The IDEA Project: Whitby's Journey to Inclusivity is currently at this stage
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.