Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Multi-Year Plan 2024-2028
Oakville, Ontario
· adopted 2024-04-29
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# Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Multi-Year Plan
Our commitment to initiatives that embrace inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.
The Town of Oakville is committed to being an inclusive workplace and community where everyone feels they belong. Inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility not only benefits employees and residents, but the overall success and sustainability of our organization and the community.
## Town Council approves IDEA Plan
The Town's Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Multi-Year Plan was approved by Council at its meeting on April 29, 2024. Thank you to the community for working with us to develop the plan. We look forward to working with you to implement it.
* Final Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Multi-Year Plan, 2024-2028 (pdf)
* Council meeting agenda: April 29, 2024
The IDEA Multi-Year Plan outlines the actions we will take over the next five years to be a more inclusive Oakville. The plan includes four goals that support the Town's objective to be an inclusive workplace and community where everyone feels they belong:
* Goal 1: Foundational - drive the objective. Be accountable for incorporating IDEA in all areas of the organization.
* Goal 2: Internal - attract and retain people. Cultivate a work environment that is diverse, inclusive, safe and one where staff feel respected and valued.
* Goal 3: Community - listen to, engage and serve the community. Reflect our inclusive culture throughout the range of services we provide to our community.
* Goal 4: Sustainability - communicate, track and measure. Align and connect our IDEA
Annual progress reports are delivered to Council on the implementation of the plan.
* The Town's 2024 - 2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan was approved by Council on October 21, 2024. Visit the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan page to learn more.
* The multi-year IDEA plan supports the Town of Oakville Council Strategic Plan and 2023-2026 Action Plan. Visit Council's Strategic Plan page to learn about the actions that will be taken to ensure Oakville is a vibrant and livable community for all.
* The Oakville Universal Design Standards Version 3.0 (pdf) provides an innovative and detailed approach for the design of barrier free and accessible Town facilities. Visit the Accessibility and Inclusion page to learn more.
Learn more:
* Town of Oakville Inclusion Lens (pdf)
* Halton Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Charter (endorsed by Town Council)
* Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
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## Latest news
Council approves Oakville's Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Multi-Year Plan
## Contact
Want to know more? We would love to hear from you! Please contact:
Kim Leite
Manager, Strategic Initiatives
905-845-6601, ext. 6093
[email protected]
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