Item - 2022.EX33.14
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 15 and 16, 2022 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on June 8, 2022 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022.
- See also CR7.5
EX33.14 - Engagement with the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to work with the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities to engage other large Canadian municipalities on their efforts to advance the 2015-2024 United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent, to share and amplify learnings and Black experience, evaluate progress, and identify shared strategic actions to achieve and sustain long term outcomes for Black Canadians.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-226369.pdf
EX33.14 - Engagement with the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to work with the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities to engage other large Canadian municipalities on their efforts to advance the 2015-2024 United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent, to share and amplify learnings and Black experience, evaluate progress, and identify shared strategic actions to achieve and sustain long term outcomes for Black Canadians.
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on May 9, 2022, the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee considered Item CR7.5 and made recommendation to City Council.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-226369.pdf