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The City of Pickering is committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive community and strives to foster a sense of belonging, empowerment and respect among all community members. Following over two years of internal and external consultations through focus groups, surveys, interviews and intentional conversations, the City of Pickering is launching its first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy.
The EDI Strategy identifies five priority areas of focus and recommendations for action related to:
Education and Awareness
Structure and Resources
Community Consultation and Engagement
Policies, Practices and Programs
Measurement and Accountability
By implementing an EDI Strategy, the City will have the framework to enhance existing government policies and practices for staff, residents, and the broader community. Staff will bring the Report to Council for approval in May 2024.
Community members are invited to review the Draft EDI Strategy below. Thank you to those who provided feedback (feedback form closed Monday, April 22, 2024).
The City of Pickering is committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive community and strives to foster a sense of belonging, empowerment and respect among all community members. Following over two years of internal and external consultations through focus groups, surveys, interviews and intentional conversations, the City of Pickering is launching its first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy.
The EDI Strategy identifies five priority areas of focus and recommendations for action related to:
Education and Awareness
Structure and Resources
Community Consultation and Engagement
Policies, Practices and Programs
Measurement and Accountability
By implementing an EDI Strategy, the City will have the framework to enhance existing government policies and practices for staff, residents, and the broader community. Staff will bring the Report to Council for approval in May 2024.
Community members are invited to review the Draft EDI Strategy below. Thank you to those who provided feedback (feedback form closed Monday, April 22, 2024).
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy has finished this stage
Council approved the development of an EDI Framework.
March 2021
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City hired external consultant, Goss Gilroy Inc.
May 2021
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Interdepartmental working group and steering committee established.
July 2021
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City creates Senior Advisor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion position.
August 2021
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Employee Census completed
September 2021
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Interviews with Council and Senior Leadership completed.
January 2022
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Employee and community focus groups conducted.
September 2022
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Current State Assessment completed.
May 2023 - September 2023
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Community Survey completed
June 2023
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EDI Strategy Community Working Group established.
November 2023 - February 2024
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy has finished this stage
Consultations with community advisory groups including Accessibility Advisory Committee, Community Safety and Well-Being Committee, Cultural Advisory Committee, Indigenous Relationship Building Circle, Pickering Public Library Anti-Black Racism Working Group and Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce.
December 2023
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy has finished this stage
Corporate Strategic Plan endorsed by Council with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment.
February 2024 - March 2024
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy has finished this stage
Consultations with senior leadership and staff.
April 2024
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy is currently at this stage
Launch of EDI Strategy website for open consultation.
