GEDAC Agenda 1 2016-02-10
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
EQUITY & DIVERSITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA Wednesday, February 10, 2015 4:30 p.m. Committee Room, second floor 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Pages 1-6 (1) Tuesday, January 12, 2015.
7. DELEGATIONS/SPEAKERS
(1) Request from Sandgate Women’s Shelter of York Region.
Samantha Lindsay, Human Resources and Volunteer Program Coordinator for Sandgate, has emailed regarding their position on the previous GEDAC Committee. Committee Services Coordinator, Sarah Brislin advised that the Committee’s Terms of Reference had been changed to reduce the number of members. Sandgate is still very interested in participating and would like the Committee to request Council reinstate a designate member from their organization.
8. PRESENTATIONS
9. CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON THE AGENDA
(1) Multi-Cultural Reference Group. Phil Rose-Donahoe, Manager of Cultural Services, to provide a verbal update if available.
(2) York Region Refugee Sponsorship Info Fair, February 2, 2015.
10. COMMUNICATIONS GEDAC Agenda 2 2016-02-10
Pages 7-8 (1) Investing in Ontario's Community Agencies
Pages 9-10 (2) Ontario Formally Recognizing Black History Month.
Pages 11-12 (3) Ontario Helping Northern Rural and Remote Communities Address Violence Against Women
Pages 13-4 (4) Ontario Increasing Wages For Early Childhood Educators
Pages 15-16 (5) Ontario Investing $53 5 Million in Non-Profit Organizations
Pages 17- 19 (6) Province Completes Design of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan
Pages 20-21 (7) Three Young Leaders Receive Lincoln M Alexander Award
11. OTHER BUSINESS
Page 22 (1) Music in the Streets festival June 25, 2016. Email from staff member Cathy Tustin, Human Resources Generalist, with a list of potential businesses to approach.
(2) Phil Rose-Donahoe, Manager of Cultural Services, to present refreshed Diversity PDF (GEDAC Flyer) if available.
(3) Welcome Campaign quote - pull up banner, posters other formats. Phil Rose-Donahoe, Manager of Cultural Services, to provide a verbal update if available
(4) Personality Test. Committee members were polled to determine the best date. 6 of the 9 invited participants responded. Based on responses the following dates are deemed to be the best options:
April 6, 2016 May 10, 2016 September 13, 2016 October 11, 2016
Members were given options of 4:30, 5:00, or 7:00 p.m. Respondents indicated 4:30 p.m. would be the best time for the test to begin.
12. CLOSED SESSION, IF REQUIRED GEDAC Agenda 3 2016-02-10
13. MOTION TO ADJOURN
GEDAC Minutes 1 2016-01-12
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
EQUITY & DIVERSITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES Tuesday, January 12, 2016 4:30 p.m. Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order, at 4:38 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
The following Committee members were present: Courtney Baumhard Karen McGill Heather Kemp Jeanne Faria
The following staff members were in attendance: Sarah Brislin, Committee Services Coordinator Cathy Tustin, Human Resources Generalist Phil Rose-Donahoe, Manager of Cultural Services (arrived at 5:00 p.m.)
The following Committee members were absent: Regional Councillor Danny Wheeler Alicia Lauzon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist, YRP
3. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS - None
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Courtney Baumhard, Seconded by Jeanne Faria
RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2016-0001
That the January 12, 2016 Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee meeting agenda be approved as presented.
Carried.
5. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF - None
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6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Tuesday, December 1, 2015.
Moved by Courtney Baumhard, Seconded by Heather Kemp
RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2016-0002
That the minutes for the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee for December 1, 2015 meeting be adopted.
Carried.
7. DELEGATIONS/SPEAKERS - None
8. PRESENTATIONS - None
9. CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON THE AGENDA
(1) Multi-Cultural Reference Group. Phil Rose-Donahoe, Manager of Cultural Services, to provide a verbal update if available regarding the meeting that was held on December 14, 2015.
Phil Rose-Donahoe, Manager of Cultural Services, reported that he was unable to attend the meeting held December 14, 2015. Phil advised he would circulate the minutes when he received them.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
(1) Gathering Information Refugee Support Planning Poster from the Georgina Public Library.
(2) Nominations Open for Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools.
(3) Joint Statement on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Final Report.
(4) Help Develop Ontario's Budget (http://www.ontario.ca/page/pre-budget- consultations).
(5) Joint Statement from President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
(6) Joint Statement on the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
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(7) Ontario Improving Employment Opportunities for People Facing Barriers.
(8) Ontario Passes Métis Nation of Ontario Legislation.
Moved by Courtney Baumhard, Seconded by Jeanne Faria
RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2016-0003
That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee receive communication items (1) to (8).
Carried.
11. OTHER BUSINESS
(1) Chair, Karen McGill, for the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee shared the presentation of the former Inclusivity Action Plan (IAP) sub-committee’s results with Council on December 9, 2015.
Chair, Karen McGill reported to the Committee that following the presentation, at the request of Council, Committee Services Coordinator, Sarah Brislin, forwarded the survey, Experiences and Perceptions of Discrimination in Georgina.
(2) Music in the Streets. Previously Committee Chair, Karen McGill, offered to connect with Mr. Connors and provide more detail with respect to his expectations for the Committee.
Chair, Karen McGill met with Mr. Connors regarding GEDAC’s participation in the Music in the Streets festival.
Committee members discussed the logistics including the following;
GEDAC will have use of 2 sections The sizes of the sections have not yet been determined The Committee would like to have a dance, food and music component The possibility of rotating groups through-out the day Groups would bring what they need. Mr. Connors can provide electricity Groups usually bring a tent Seeking migrant workers and cultural groups in Georgina Committee members submitting suggestions to Committee Services Coordinator, Sarah Brislin
Moved by Jeanne Faria, Seconded by Courtney Baumhard
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RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2016-0004
That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee request:
1. Karen McGill will email Committee Services Coordinator confirming the date of Music in the Streets.
2. Members and staff take shifts at the festival.
3. Canada Day event be discussed next meeting.
Carried.
(3) Phil Rose-Donahoe, Manager of Cultural Services to present refreshed Diversity PDF (GEDAC Flyer).
The Committee discussed their flyer and how it could be improved.
Moved by Courtney Baumhard, Seconded by Jeanne Faria
RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2016-0005
That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee request the following suggestions be forwarded to communications for further revision:
1. On the first page inside under Report of Committee Initiatives and Programs item number 6 be changed from “Undertook a public logo contest to select” to “Undertook a public logo contest”.
2. On the second page inside the Gender circle inside the Diversity Circle on the second page be changed to state “Gender and Gender Identity”, which aligns with the Ontario Human Rights Commission policy.
3. The colors of the diversity wheel on the second page inside the flyer be changed to reflect different contrasting colors rather than different shades of one colour.
4. On the back page - GEDAC objectives are stated twice, at the top and in the two circles. The Committee suggests only stating objectives once and making font larger.
5. Throughout Flyer, the Committee request replacing the photos used if there are any photos on hand that have been taken in the Town and represent diversity.
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Carried.
(4) Welcome Campaign quote - pull up banner, posters other formats.
Moved by Jeanne Faria, Seconded by Courtney Baumhard
RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2016-0006
That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee request staff member Phil Rose-Donahoe get additional quotes for posters and the roll up banner.
Carried.
(5) Personality Test (http://www.personalitydimensions.com/)
Chair, Karen McGill offered to arrange a test for the Committee. The Committee discussed the potential benefits.
Moved by Courtney Baumhard, Seconded by Jeanne Faria
RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2016-0007
That Committee Services Coordinator send a schedule of potential meeting dates available for the personality dimensions test and that member Karen McGill arrange services Seneca College.
Carried.
(6) Alternative meeting date options to accommodate member Alicia Lauzon
Possible February dates: Wednesday, February 10, 2016, or Thursday, February 11, 2016
Possible April dates: Wednesday, April 6, 2016, or Thursday, April 7, 2016
Moved by Courtney Baumhard, Seconded by Jeanne Faria
RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2016-0008
That Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee schedule the following general meetings:
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1. Wednesday, February 10, 2016
2. Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Carried.
12. CLOSED SESSION - None
13. MOTION TO ADJOURN
Moved by Courtney Baumhard, Seconded by Jeanne Faria
RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2015-0043
That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee January 12, 2016 meeting be adjourned at 5:23 p.m.
Carried.
______Karen McGill Chair
______C. Sarah A. Brislin Committee Services Coordinator
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Investing in Ontario's Community Agencies
January 12, 2016
Partner Facility Renewal Program Provides Funding for Repairs and Upgrades
Ontario is helping hundreds of community agencies provide safer and more accessible facilities for individuals, children and families.
Premier Kathleen Wynne was at the Herizon House in Ajax today to highlight the investment of nearly $36 million toward upgrades and repairs at more than 350 community agencies across Ontario.
This investment includes $28 million that was distributed last summer and nearly $8 million that was delivered in December.
These investments will help Aboriginal healing and wellness centres, violence against women community agencies and developmental services providers maintain and improve their facilities. The funding will also go towards helping children's treatment centres, children's aid societies and youth centres provide safe and comfortable environments for the children and families who rely on their services.
Funding for the Partner Facility Renewal Program was made available through the Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
Supporting community agencies that provide vital services to those in need is part of the government's plan to build Ontario up. The four-part plan includes investing in people's talents and skills, making the largest investment in public infrastructure in the province's history, creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives and building a secure retirement savings plan.
QUICK FACTS
1 Page 7 of 22 In December 2015, the Ministry of Community and Social Services provided $4.2 million and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services provided $3.5 million to community agencies in order to help them keep their facilities in good working order.
Approved projects include upgrading accessible washrooms, replacing windows, repairing roofs, replacing furnaces, expanding program spaces and installing carbon monoxide and fire alarms.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Read about Ontario’s Special Needs Strategy
Learn more about mental health services
Find out about Ontario’s support for victims of domestic violence
See how Ontario is improving services for people with developmental disabilities
QUOTES
"Creating safe, accessible and welcoming spaces for the families, friends and neighbours who rely on our community agencies is essential. Through the Partner Facility Renewal Program, our government is helping to support the critical services these agencies provide to the most vulnerable in our society." — Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario
"Helping community agencies pay for repairs and important renovations means they can focus more on the people they serve, and less on finding the funds they need to keep their buildings safe, secure and in good repair." — Dr. Helena Jaczek, Minister of Community and Social Services
"This investment will help children’s treatment centres, children’s aid societies and youth centres across Ontario maintain their facilities in good working order so they can continue to help Ontario’s children, youth and families reach their full potential." — Tracy MacCharles, Minister of Children and Youth Services
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Ontario Formally Recognizing Black History Month
January 29, 2016
February 2016 Officially Proclaimed as Black History Month
Ontario is celebrating the uniqueness, vitality and continuing contributions of the Black community in Ontario by officially recognizing February 2016 as Black History Month through a proclamation.
The government also intends to introduce legislation in the near future that, if passed, would formally establish February as Black History Month in Ontario on an annual basis.
Ontario first proclaimed February as Black History Month in 1993 to mark the 200th anniversary of a law banning the importation of slaves into Upper Canada. Since then, Black History Month has continued to be celebrated but has not had official status.
Honouring the province's heritage and diverse communities is part of the government's plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The four-part plan includes investing in people's talents and skills, making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario's history, creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives, and building a secure retirement savings plan.
QUICK FACTS
The Parliament of Canada has officially recognized February as Black History Month since 1995. Since then only British Columbia and Quebec have enacted their own provincial legislation.
Ontario officially recognizes many cultures, including Hispanic, Tamil, Sikh, Jewish and Italian, through cultural heritage months.
1 Page 9 of 22 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Read the proclamation
Learn more about Black History Month
QUOTES
"Black Ontarians have made vital contributions to Ontario’s economic, social and cultural landscape — and our province is fortunate to benefit from this legacy. Black History Month is an important celebration of the accomplishments of Black people, and our government is proud to formally recognize this rich heritage." — Michael Coteau, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
"Black History Month honours the legacy of black Ontarians, past and present, who have done so much to make Ontario the inclusive and culturally diverse province that it is today. I invite people of all cultural backgrounds to seize this opportunity to learn more about a significant part of our collective heritage." — Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade
CONTACTS
Denelle Balfour Communications Branch (416) 326-1724 [email protected]
Jesse Wright Minister’s Office (416) 314-4266 [email protected]
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport http://www.ontario.ca/mtcs
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Ontario Helping Northern, Rural and Remote Communities Address Violence Against Women
January 22, 2016
Province Introduces New Measures to Support Agencies
Today, Dr. Helena Jaczek, Minister of Community and Social Services was at the Women's Rural Resource Centre of Strathroy & Area to announce that Ontario is introducing two new initiatives to help rural, remote and Northern communities address violence against women.
Violence Against Women agencies and shelters in rural, remote and Northern communities face unique challenges in delivering services. The province is introducing a new $1 million, two-year Rural Realities Fund to help eligible Violence Against Women agencies and shelters fund additional supports for women and their children in those communities.
Ontario will also be working with Violence Against Women agencies to create and implement a new framework that will help agencies develop co-ordinated plans to respond to tragedies or crises involving violence against women in their communities.
The creation of a new Rural Realities Fund and Crisis Response Framework were recommendations to the province from the Premier's Roundtable on Violence Against Women.
These initiatives support the Ontario government's goals of ending violence against women and providing better supports for survivors, and also support the government's It's Never Okay: An Action Plan to Stop Sexual Violence and Harassment.
QUICK FACTS
1 Page 11 of 22 The Ministry of Community and Social Services funds more than 2,000 shelter beds for women who experience abuse and their children.
Approximately 10,390 women and 7,330 children were served at VAW shelters in 2014-15.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Ontario’s support for women
Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan
QUOTES
"It is critical that women and their children experiencing violence in their homes in rural, remote and Northern communities have access to the help and support they need from Violence Against Women agencies. The Rural Realities Fund will help those agencies to develop local solutions that address the unique challenges in serving their communities." — Dr. Helena Jaczek, Minister of Community and Social Services
CONTACTS
Alissa Von Bargen Minister’s Office 416-325-5450
Grace Mfumuangani Communications 416-325-0216
Ministry of Community and Social Services http://www.ontario.ca/community
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Ontario Increasing Wages For Early Childhood Educators
January 22, 2016
Ontario Boosting Child Care Wages for Second Straight Year
For a second straight year, Ontario is increasing wages for early childhood educators and other child care professionals in licensed child care settings.
Ontario is providing a $1 per hour wage increase for eligible child care workers who qualify in the licensed child care sector, bringing the total wage increase up to $2 per hour, plus benefits. The province is also providing an additional $10 per day increase to home child care providers who qualify, bringing the total increase up to $20 per day. Both increases are effective January 2016.
The wage enhancement will help recruit and retain the best possible early childhood educators and child care professionals. It also closes the wage gap between registered early childhood educators working in kindergarten programs and child care professionals in licensed child care settings.
Supporting families in accessing high quality licensed child care is part of the government's plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The four-part plan includes investing in people's talents and skills, making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario's history, creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives, and building a secure savings plan.
QUICK FACTS
Ontario is investing $269 million over three years to support the wage increase.
Since 2003–04, the government has doubled child care funding to more than $1 billion annually.
1 Page 13 of 22 Since 2003, the number of licensed child care spaces in Ontario has grown to nearly 351,000 – an increase of 87 per cent.
In April 2015, the province announced $120 million over three years in new funding dedicated to building safe, high-quality, licensed child care spaces in schools across the province.
The province has already allocated more than $80 million of this funding resulting in 2,901 new licensed child care spaces coming to communities across Ontario.
In August, the Child Care and Early Years Act was proclaimed to strengthen oversight of the province’s unlicensed child care sector and increase access to licensed child care options.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2016 Wage Enhancement for Early Childhood Educators
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Modernizing Child Care in Ontario
Child care in Ontario
Ontario Early Years Policy Framework
How Does Learning Happen? - Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years
Achieving Excellence: A Renewed Vision for Education in Ontario
QUOTES
"Ontario’s early childhood educators and child care workers are passionate, hard-working, and dedicated. We know they’re helping children get the best possible start in life, and giving parents valuable peace of mind. That’s why we want to retain these valued caregivers, and support stable, high quality licensed child care programs for our children." — Liz Sandals, Minister of Education
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Ontario Investing $53.5 Million in Non-Profit Organizations
January 6, 2016
Province Supporting 326 Community Projects Across Ontario
Ontario is investing $53.5 million in non-profit organizations through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). This investment will benefit nearly one million people across the province.
The grants are supporting 326 projects in the social services, environment, sports and recreation, and arts and culture sectors. The grants will support many important projects, such as building a seniors' community centre, upgrading a nature trail, developing a youth basketball mentorship program, and helping urban Aboriginal women make connections in their communities.
Today, Minister Coteau announced the successful projects at Inner City Angels, which received an OTF grant totalling $150,000 over three years. With this investment, the organization is creating an arts education program to develop the creative and social skills of almost 8,000 elementary school students in 210 classrooms in Toronto.
Supporting local communities is part of the government's plan to build Ontario up. The four-part plan includes investing in people's talents and skills, making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario's history, creating a dynamic, innovative environment where business thrives, and building a secure retirement savings plan.
QUICK FACTS
OTF is an agency of the Government of Ontario and Canada’s largest grant-making foundation, providing funding to four sectors: social services, environment, arts and culture, and sports and recreation.
OTF awards approximately $110 million to nearly 1,000 organizations each year.
1 Page 15 of 22 OTF publishes its granting data in a raw, machine-readable format. This is part of the Ontario government’s Open Government commitment to increase transparency by making government data more publicly available.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Find out about the OTF’s new investment strategy
QUOTES
"I am proud that through the Ontario Trillium Foundation, our government is investing in the non-profit sector and creating positive change in our province. Non-profit organizations are the heart of their communities and I know these grants will benefit people across Ontario." — Michael Coteau, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
"The Grant Review Teams have gone above and beyond to ensure that OTF is making the right decisions when making investments in communities. What’s even more exciting is that, with the new strategy, we will be able to measure the impact these organizations will have in the communities they serve. Congratulations to all our grantees – I am looking forward to hearing about your work and the successful stories that flow from your initiatives." — Janet Yale, Board Chair, Ontario Trillium Foundation
"The Ontario Trillium Foundation is ready to see the outcomes of its investments in communities. We have streamlined our process so that we can better support organizations to lead change that matters. We’re also using an evidence-based approach to create measurable, positive impact in communities. There are lots of wonderful initiatives to look forward to through these investments." — Andrea Cohen Barrack, CEO, Ontario Trillium Foundation
CONTACTS
Denelle Balfour Communications Branch (416) 326-1724 [email protected]
Jesse Wright Minister’s Office
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Province Completes Design of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan
January 26, 2016
Ontario Takes the Next Step Towards Strengthened Retirement Income Security
Ontario has announced new decisions on the proposed design of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) -- another step in delivering on its commitment to strengthen retirement income security for the two-thirds of Ontario workers without a secure workplace pension plan.
Premier Kathleen Wynne joined Minister of Finance Charles Sousa and Associate Minister of Finance Mitzie Hunter today to share information on a range of decisions, including the structure of ORPP benefits, compliance and enforcement, plan comparability and member participation.
The government also released details on the ORPP's funding policy.
The details released today, combined with details released last August, will help employers prepare for the implementation of the ORPP, beginning on January 1, 2017.
Ontario has made significant progress on the ORPP in recent months. This includes the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Administration Corporation appointing a CEO and Board of Directors, passing two pieces of enabling legislation and releasing key design and implementation details.
Studies show that many Ontarians are not able to save enough to maintain a similar standard of living when they retire. For many workers, long-term, full-time employment with pension benefits is no longer attainable. Today's announcement brings the government closer to achieving its goal of ensuring that every eligible Ontario employee is part of the ORPP or a comparable workplace pension plan by 2020.
ORPP plan design details have now been shared with the Canada Revenue Agency.
1 Page 17 of 22 Building a secure retirement savings plan is part of the government's plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The four-part plan also includes investing in people's talents and skills, making the largest investment in public infrastructure in the province's history and creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives.
QUICK FACTS
Pension coverage is lower for young workers than for any other age group. Only about one quarter of Ontario workers aged 25 to 34 participated in a workplace pension plan in 2012, compared to nearly half of workers aged 45 to 54.
The ORPP would expand pension coverage to more than 4 million workers. It would provide a predictable, reliable and inflation-indexed stream of income in retirement by replacing up to 15 per cent of an individual’s earnings, up to $90,000 (in 2017 dollars).
Enrolment would be phased in to ensure that the ORPP is focused on workers without access to a workplace pension plan, and to give employers time to adapt.
Under the proposed phase-in, plan members would start making contributions in 2017 and the ORPP would start providing benefits in 2022.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Additional Design Details
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
A guide to the ORPP for employees and employers
QUOTES
"Our government is unwavering in its focus on ensuring a financially secure retirement for every worker in our province through the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan, and I am committed to ensuring that Ontarians have a strong, stable and prosperous retirement. Today’s announcement brings us another step closer to achieving this goal." — Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario
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"After a lifetime of contributing to the economy, every Ontarian deserves a secure retirement. In the long- term, the economy will also benefit from the increase of investments and savings. Ontarians deserve a secure retirement and a strong economy, and the ORPP will help us achieve that goal." — Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance
"We’ve shown tremendous progress on our commitment to build the ORPP as a strong, stable and sustainable plan. This puts us on the right course to ensure Ontario workers are able to achieve the retirement security they deserve. We know that people need a reliable, predictable plan that will support workers today, tomorrow and for generations to come." — Mitzie Hunter, Associate Minister of Finance (Ontario Retirement Pension Plan)
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Three Young Leaders Receive Lincoln M. Alexander Award
January 21, 2016
Province Celebrates Young Ontarians Fighting Racial Discrimination
Ontario is honouring three young leaders with the 2015 Lincoln M. Alexander Award for their work to end racial discrimination and promote positive social change.
The recipients are:
Darian Baskatawang of Whitesand First Nation, for his efforts to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal youth across Ontario. Najma Malaq of Mississauga, for promoting African culture and history in her community and building an inclusive school community. Shailene Panylo of Oshawa, for her work encouraging respect and acceptance of diverse cultures and identities.
The Lincoln M. Alexander Award is presented each year to three Ontarians between the ages of 16 and 25 who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in promoting positive social change.
QUICK FACTS
The Lincoln M. Alexander Award was created in 1993 to commemorate the legacy of the Honourable Lincoln Alexander, Ontario’s 24th Lieutenant Governor who served from 1985-1991.
The Lincoln M. Alexander Award recognizes youth who work to promote social change through their commitment to eliminating racial discrimination.
1 Page 20 of 22 Lincoln Alexander was the first black Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the first black Member of Parliament and the first black federal Cabinet Minister. He passed away on Oct.19, 2012.
Lincoln Alexander Day is celebrated each year on January 21 in Ontario and across Canada on the anniversary of Lincoln Alexander’s birthday.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Ontario's 2015 Lincoln M. Alexander Award Recipients
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Nominate a young person for a Lincoln M. Alexander Award.
QUOTES
"I take pride in recognizing these three young Ontarians who demonstrate leadership, dedication, and commitment to eliminating discrimination. With creativity they promote cultural awareness and help us all to understand that diversity is a strength and inclusion a worthy and essential goal." — The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
"Congratulations to the 2015 recipients of the Lincoln M. Alexander Award. It is a privilege to celebrate their work promoting positive change in our society. Their efforts not only help make Ontario a better place, but serve as inspiration for others to make a difference." — The Honourable Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade
CONTACTS
Bryan Leblanc Minister’s Office 416-325-0208
Laura Sylvis Communications Branch
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From: Cathy Tustin Sent: January-18-16 3:46 PM To: Sarah Brislin Subject: GEDAC
Hi Sarah, I will not be able to attend the February meeting but here are the things I was able to research to bring to the Committee regarding the Music in the Streets Festival:
Karen had mentioned Celtic Dancers and having the Mexican Restaurant in Town offer their cultural dishes.
The Chance Dance Centre in Sutton, provides Latin dance lessons. They might be interested in demonstrating Latin Dance as a way to garner interest in their services. 647‐223‐2623
God Bless Canada is a little restaurant near where the festival is being held. The owner is Nigerian. I’m not sure what type of cuisine they have but it might be worth asking. 905‐535‐1547
Other ethnic restaurants in the area include:
Fusion Italian Caribbean Cuisine 905‐476‐8521 Oriental Delights 905‐989‐0077 Casa Rolando 289‐366‐4323 Alfredo’s 905‐476‐3030 Wind Sushi 905‐476‐9998 Sushi Minato 905‐476‐4639
There is also the Georgina Art Gallery 905‐722‐9587 South Paw Trading Post 905‐722‐8033 Cavalo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They may want to do a demonstration.
Hope that helps.
Cathy
Cathy Tustin, CHRL Human Resources Generalist Human Resources | Town of Georgina 26557 Civic Centre Rd., Keswick, ON L4P 3G1 T: 905‐476‐4301 Ext. 2271 E: [email protected] www.georgina.ca
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