Item - 2021.QS4.5

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee on December 8, 2021 and was adopted with amendments.

QS4.5 - Gender Equity Strategy

Decision Type:: Presentation

Status:: Amended

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

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

1. Requested the Manager, Gender Equity Unit, People and Equity to incorporate the Committee's feedback into the creation of a Gender Equity Strategy for the City.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Kara Santokie, Manager, Gender Equity Unit, People and Equity gave a presentation to the Committee.

Summary

The Manager, Gender Equity Unit, People and Equity, will give a presentation on the Gender Equity Strategy.

Background Information

Presentation from the Manager, Gender Equity Unit on Gender Equity Strategy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/qs/bgrd/backgroundfile-174069.pdf

Communications

(December 8, 2021) Letter from Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, YWCA Toronto (QS.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/qs/comm/communicationfile-142255.pdf
(December 8, 2021) Letter from Harmy Mendoza, WomanACT (QS.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/qs/comm/communicationfile-142284.pdf

Motions

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

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

1. Request the Manager, Gender Equity Unit, People and Equity to incorporate the Committee's feedback into the creation of a Gender Equity Strategy for the City.