Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Committee meets on the second Thursday of every month from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. When it is safe to resume in-person meetings, the Committee will conduct hybrid meetings in the Market Building, 55 King Street West, Cobourg and via Zoom. The location of the Market Building is behind Victoria Hall (to the South, near Albert Street).

View the full meeting schedule for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee of Council will provide support to staff in the drafting and implementation of an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy and shall provide a forum for consultation, feedback, and discussion on matters of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Town of Cobourg.

This will allow the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee of Council to monitor and measure the role of EDI at the Town of Cobourg both internally and externally.

The mandate of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee of Council is:

1. To develop and recommend to the Mayor and Members of Town Council policies and programs which will create an atmosphere conducive to harmonious community relations within the Town of Cobourg.
2. To provide feedback and input to the Mayor and Members of Town Council on an ongoing and annual basis regarding actions, policies, practices, and outcomes in relation to the mandate.
3. To act as a visible lead agent on communicating and recommending to Council any actions needed to ensure the Town is fully compliant with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
4. To assist marginalized, underrepresented, and underserved groups through its appropriate sub-committees to develop programs for the improvement of equity, diversity, and inclusion at the Town of Cobourg.
5. To make recommendations regarding municipal programs and services provided by the Town of Cobourg, to provide equitable access to all residents, and to encourage and assist in the education and cultural awareness of Town of Cobourg staff.
6. To make recommendations regarding municipal policies and programs to pursue employment equity.