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York Region and the Municipal Diversity and Inclusion Group are making progress on the Draft Diversity and Inclusion Charter to meet the needs of our diverse and growing population in York Region.
The charter will provide a common vision and commitment to promoting an inclusive community welcoming of all cultures, races, ethnicity, languages, religions, abilities, ages and sexual orientations. The Municipal Diversity and Inclusion Group, co-chaired by York Region and York Regional Police, will continue to develop the charter with members from local municipalities, hospitals, school boards, non-profit agencies, conservation authorities and United Way of Toronto and York Region.
A series of Diversity Dialogues has taken place since 2015 to engage community stakeholders in discussion and development of the charter. Following additional consultation planned for spring 2017, the draft charter will be refined and brought to Council later this year for final review and approval.
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York Region Diversity and Inclusion Charter
Our commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive community
We, the undersigned organizations, value how York Region’s diversity contributes to the richness, resourcefulness and innovation that make communities flourish. Promoting welcoming and inclusive organizations and communities increases opportunities to engage with and learn about each other, contributing to the wealth, health and well-being of the community.
Endorsement of this Charter reflects our ongoing commitment to take purposeful steps to promote an environment that values diversity and inclusion. We share the vision of York Region as a welcoming and inclusive community allowing everyone to develop to their full potential, live free of discrimination and where diversity such as age, sex, race, ethnicity, abilities, religion, sexual orientation, educational background and expertise is celebrated.
By endorsing this Charter we, the undersigned organizations, affirm our organization’s commitment to inclusion and removal of barriers under the following four key areas of organizational responsibility:
As a policy-maker we will strive to:
• Apply principles of equality for all residents
• Promote equal access and non-discrimination across all policies
• Engage diverse communities in the policy-making process and encourage participation with the aim of finding a balance that best meets the needs of the community
As an employer we will strive to:
• Actively promote understanding and respect for diversity and inclusion with our employees
• Promote the fair and equal treatment of employees by their managers and colleagues
• Attract a diverse and talented workforce that reflects, understands and meets the needs of a changing community
As a service provider we will strive to:
• Provide services that are accessible, inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of the community
As a purchaser of goods and services we will strive to:
• Encourage equal opportunity in procurement
(Source: The Regional Municipality of York)
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