"diversity"

The City of Gatineau will present its action plan regarding equity, diversity, and social cohesion. This presentation aims to inform the committee about current initiatives and strategies to foster an inclusive community.

The city is providing $9,000 to the Réseau d'Action des Entrepreneurs Multiculturel (RAEM) to host an intercultural event on November 18, 2025. This initiative supports the city's cultural diversity action plan by fostering connections between immigrant entrepreneurs and the local business community.

The City is adopting a new policy (PO-061) regarding equity, diversity, and social cohesion. This policy outlines the City's commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for all residents.

Council adopted Policy PO-061, which formalizes the city's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This policy follows a 2024 organizational culture diagnostic and aims to create a more inclusive work environment.

This item introduces or updates the municipal policy (PO-061) aimed at promoting equity, diversity, and social cohesion within the City of Gatineau.

This presentation covers the city's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategy. Ms. Laviolette and consultant Mr. Makwanda will present the diagnostic findings, the proposed policy, and the roadmap for the 2026-2029 period to ensure the city's human resources practices align with these values.

The City Council is asked to formally reaffirm its commitment to fostering an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the municipality.

Council reaffirmed the City of Gatineau's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, emphasizing the importance of these values for both municipal employees and the broader population, as supported by the Commission du vivre-ensemble.

The City is applying for provincial funding to support its 2025-2028 action plan regarding cultural diversity and social integration.

The City is requesting $1.5 million in funding from the provincial government to support its 2025-2028 Action Plan for cultural diversity and social cohesion. The City will provide an equivalent contribution in financial and human resources to implement this plan.

The committee will review the outcomes and achievements of the 2021-2024 Cultural Diversity Action Plan, which was supported by funding from the *Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration* (MIFI). This review helps evaluate the effectiveness of past initiatives in promoting inclusion.

The committee will discuss the proposed strategic goals and priorities for the next three-year cultural diversity plan, ensuring the city's future initiatives align with community needs.

The commission reviewed the results of the 2021-2023 Cultural Diversity Action Plan, which was funded in partnership with the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI). The commission recommended that the City Council accept the report, noting the positive outcomes and the intent to develop a new 2025-2027 plan.

The Gatineau Police Service presented the 'Youth Diversity Summit,' an initiative aimed at encouraging diverse youth to consider a career in policing. The commission members expressed support for the project and asked clarifying questions regarding the event's logistics and partnerships.

A series of updates and discussions regarding youth recruitment, co-chair nominations, the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, and the Youth Diversity Summit organized by the SPVG (Gatineau Police Service).

The Commission discussed the challenges of police recruitment in Gatineau, including competition from other agencies and specific hiring requirements like polygraph tests. The Police Service is working on initiatives to improve recruitment and retention, including a pilot project for accreditation of Ontario college graduates and a youth diversity summit to engage future candidates.

The Gatineau Police Service is consulting the youth committee regarding their diversity plan and an upcoming youth-focused event. This allows the police to gather input from young residents to ensure their initiatives are inclusive and relevant to the youth community.

The Gatineau Police Service (SPVG) presented their diversity plan and sought input from the Youth Commission on how to engage diverse youth (grades 5 to Secondary III) in the policing profession. The discussion covered recruitment strategies, outreach through schools and community organizations, and event planning for a youth summit featuring spokesperson Richardson Zéphir.

The city discusses the renewal of its diversity action plan, supported by an agreement with the provincial *ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration* (MIFI). This initiative aims to better integrate newcomers and promote diversity within the municipality.

Discussion regarding the planning and participation of the Youth Commission in Black History Month activities for 2024.

The City of Repentigny presents its strategic approach to social innovation, equity, diversity, and inclusion, followed by a discussion on how these practices can be applied.