Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

THAT the Agenda dated May 13, 2021 be approved as presented.

THAT the minutes dated April 8, 2021 be adopted as presented.

THAT the report by the Accessibility Coordinator be accepted.

THAT the first action item, Understand the demographics of the Town of Cobourg., be approved as presented.

THAT the second action item, Create more education and awareness on EDI topics for residents in the Town of Cobourg, be approved as presented.

THAT the third action item, Promote the local diversity of the Town of Cobourg through awareness campaigns., be approved as presented.

THAT the fourth action item, Create more opportunities to engage youth in governance at the Town of Cobourg., be approved as presented.

THAT the fifth action item, Create more opportunities to engage seniors in governance at the Town of Cobourg., be approved as presented.

THAT the sixth action item, Create more opportunities to engage women in governance at the Town of Cobourg., be approved as presented.

THAT the seventh action item, Identify and work to close the gender pay gap at the Town of Cobourg., be approved as presented.

THAT the eighth action item, Provide opportunities to welcome newcomers to the Town of Cobourg., be approved as amended with the following added in: Provide education to the community to help newcomers be more active in the community through volunteering, employment, Boards, Committees, etc. Provide education to businesses to help newcomers to have gainful employment.

THAT the ninth action item, Understand and revitalize the programs and services provided by the Town of Cobourg., be approved as presented.

THAT an additional action item, Incorporate additional religious celebrations into what the Town publicly celebrates., be added to the Work Plan.

THAT an additional action item, Create a list of resources for community organizations that provide information on a variety of EDI topics., be added to the Work Plan.

THAT the additional discussions around incorporating Stop Asian Hate and ensuring our programs work for all residents be added into the Work Plan.

THAT the meeting is adjourned at 7:41 p.m.