Item - 2025.TTH4.1

The People, Culture and Governance Committee:

1. Approved the Anti-Racism Policy (Attachment 1) and forwarded to the TTC Board for information.

M. Merraro, Director - Access and Equity, delivered a presentation on this item. 

In its September 24, 2019 report to the TTC Board, TTC Status Update – Ombudsman Recommendations, the TTC acknowledged the public’s concerns regarding racial profiling and anti-Black racism in transit enforcement activities. Recognizing the need to restore public trust, the TTC committed to proactively addressing these issues across all areas of its operations. In the TTC Status Update – Anti-Racism Strategy and Ombudsman Recommendation, the TTC provided an update on its work to develop the Anti-Racism Strategy and implement the recommendations of the Ombudsman Toronto under the July 9, 2019 Enquiry Report. Informed by engagement and consultation with key stakeholder groups, the Anti-Racism Strategy was developed and approved by the TTC Board on June 20, 2024. Both the Strategy and the Anti-Racism Policy will help to advance the TTC’s goal of being on a pathway to eradicating systemic racism in its workplaces and in its delivery of services.