"awareness campaign"

The Youth Commission received a presentation on a new awareness campaign aimed at combating prejudice and discrimination in Gatineau. Unlike the previous phase which focused on microaggressions among youth, this initiative seeks to engage the entire population through public discussions and podcasts featuring diverse perspectives. Members provided feedback on promotional materials and suggested strategies such as transit advertising and school-based outreach to ensure the campaign remains respectful and effective.

The Youth Commission reviewed the second phase of a campaign aimed at combating prejudice and discrimination in Gatineau. The initiative focuses on using dialogue-based 'conversation tables' in public spaces to foster authentic exchanges rather than moralizing, with plans to involve youth in the co-creation of content.

The commission received a presentation on the development of an anti-discrimination campaign, which has a budget of $85,000. The campaign aims to deconstruct prejudices and will involve collaboration with the Youth Commission, with implementation planned for January 2027.

A representative from the group 'Gatineau sans pesticides' questioned the City on the implementation of the 2024 Pesticide Bylaw, specifically regarding communication campaigns and the location of alternative lawn demonstration sites. The City provided details on door-to-door outreach, radio campaigns, and the locations of the 10 demonstration sites.

The Commission reviewed an entomological study on the European fire ant and discussed potential control measures. The Commission recommended that the City launch a targeted public awareness campaign for affected sectors by summer 2024.