Advisory Panel

Diversity Advisory Panel


 

Vision:


 

To ensure that the City of Greater Sudbury is a welcoming and inclusive community for all people, particularly the Aboriginal, Francophone and muliticultural communities.


 

Mandate:


 

The Diversity Advisory Committee shall use its knowledge and expertise to provide advice to the City of Greater Sudbury Council on, and act as a liaison with any/all external bodies to, the harmonious participation in public life within the boundaries of the City of Greater Sudbury. The Committee will also help foster the achievement of cultural, social and economic well being for all current and future citizens as well as those who visit. The Diversity Advisory Committee shall address the specific issues facing our various communities, develop options for Council's consideration and make recommendations for positive changes that shall improve the quality of life for the citizens of Greater Sudbury's diverse communities.


 

Strategic Focus:


 

  1. Education and Marketing Relationships

  2. Economic Growth and Employment

  3. Youth Involvement

  4. Cultural Acceptance/Celebration

  5. Settlement and Immigration

  6. Capacity Development/Organizational Development

  7. Role of the City of Greater Sudbury

  8. Governance Structure


 

Composition:


 

Representation

Current Members

Youth

Marianne Savage

Aboriginal

Jim Eshkawkogan, Nancy Recollet

Francophone

Marc Tassé

Multicultural

Tayyab Butt,  Zenaida Odense, Polly Rutenburg

Community

Scott Fisher (Chair), Genevieve Gibbons

Council Representative

Councillor Ted Callaghan

Police Services       

Superintendent Al Lekun

City of Greater Sudbury Staff

Ginette Forget-Rose, Chris Gore


 

                       

The Diversity Advisory Committee Meetings:


 

The Diversity Advisory Committee will meet at least 10 times per year, with meetings times, dates, etc., as scheduled by the Committee or at the call of the Chair, as needed. The agenda for each meeting will be set in collaboration with the designated Diversity Advisory Committee Chair and designated support staff of the City of Greater Sudbury Corporation.


 

Recent Highlights:


 

Please click here to watch a presentation about the recent activities of the Diversity Advisory Committee of the City of Greater Sudbury.


 


Contact

Barb.McDougall

City of Greater Sudbury
PO Box 5000, Station A
200 Brady Street
Sudbury, ON P3A 5P3


Tel. (705) 671-2489, x2422
Fax (705) 671-8145