Item - 2021.QS3.6

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee on September 27, 2021 and was adopted with amendments.

QS3.6 - Digital Infrastructure Plan: Equity, Bias, and Discrimination Considerations

Decision Type:: Presentation

Status:: Amended

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit Advisory Committee:

1. Requested the Chief Technology Officer to incorporate the Committee's feedback into the work on the Digital Infrastructure Plan.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Alice Xu, Manager Connected Community, Corporate Services and Nabeel Ahmed, Corporate Services gave a presentation to the Committee.

Summary

The Manager, Connected Community, and the Management Consultant, Technology Services, will provide a presentation on the Digital Infrastructure Plan, which will guide the use of data and technology by the City of Toronto. Special attention will be paid to equity, bias, and discrimination considerations with regard to digital infrastructure. Public consultations are planned for September and October.

Background Information

Presentation from the Manager, Connected Community, Technology Services, and the Management Consultant, Technology Services on Toronto's Digital Infrastructure Plan: Equity and Discrimination Considerations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/qs/bgrd/backgroundfile-170796.pdf

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Carried)

That the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit Advisory Committee:

1. Request the Chief Technology Officer to incorporate the Committee's feedback into the work on the Digital Infrastructure Plan.