Chair: Councillor Chinu Das

Meetings: Bi-Monthly (the third Wednesday). For detailed information please see the committee schedule.

Mandate: The Multiculturalism Advisory Committee will fulfil its purpose by:

• Ensuring that the City is a leader in the area of multiculturalism and race relations;
• Fostering an awareness about and understanding of the City’s multicultural population;
• Initiating and facilitating discussions around existing and emerging multicultural issues;
• Liaising with other levels of government to address multicultural issues;
• Acting as a conduit for feedback from cultural communities on civic matters affecting them;
• Encouraging and facilitating civic events that celebrate multiculturalism and social inclusion;
• Supporting groups/organizations that are developing projects to assist cultural communities;
• Identifying barriers that restrict citizen engagement in civic affairs and community life;
• Addressing concerns around discrimination and racism;
• Reviewing and providing input to Council regarding the City’s Multicultural Policy;
• Addressing multicultural items and matters as directed by Council.

For more information regarding the mandate of the Multiculturalism Advisory Committee please see the Terms of Reference.

Contact: I 604-515-3782

2021 Committee Meetings

2020 Committee Meetings

2019 Committee Meetings

Please view the Minutes Archives for Minutes prior to 2019.