Item - 2024.QS3.1

The Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee received the item for information.

The following presentations were made to the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee:

- Kara Santokie, Manager, Gender Equity Unit, People and Equity and Nat Rambold, Toronto Urban Fellow, Social Development, Finance, and Administration gave a presentation on 2SLGBTQ+ Advisory Committee 2023 - 2026 Work Plan;

- Monica Waldman, Manager, Operating and Support Services and Lauren Kimura, Consultant, Toronto Shelter and Support Services gave a presentation on Toronto's Shelter and Overnight Services System Overview;

- Meredith Kratzmann, Senior Strategic Policy Consultant, Program Policy and Ciara Hart, Senior Strategic Policy Consultant, Housing Systems and Intelligence, Housing Secretariat gave a presentation on Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Communities in Accessing Safe Affordable and Supportive Housing; and

- Michelle D'Souza, Manager, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Anaan Moro, Policy Development Officer, Equity Diversity and Inclusion, Toronto Employment and Social Services gave a presentation on Overview of Services and Supports for 2SLGBTQ+ Communities.

Members will continue their work planning process. Staff from Toronto Shelter and Support Services, Housing Secretariat, and Employment and Social Services will present on their work and its impact on 2SLGBTQ+ communities, for consideration by the Committee.