It’s the start of something exciting in York Region, and we want you to be there. Maytree and the Toronto City Summit Alliance are proud to announce the York Region launch of DiverseCity: The Greater Toronto Leadership Project. Combining eight separate initiatives, this important new project will diversify York Region’s leadership landscape.
Who:
- Minister Michael Chan, MPP, Markham-Unionville
- His Worship Frank Scarpitti, Mayor, Town of Markham
- Alan Broadbent, Chairman, Maytree
- Daniele Zanotti, CEO, United Way of York Region
When:
Friday, September 25, 2009
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Varley Gallery – 216 Main Street, Unionville, ON L3R 2H1
Why it matters:
Since York Region is one of Canada’s most ethnically diverse areas, it is important that diversity is reflected in the leadership of its public, private, and nonprofit enterprises.
DiverseCity: The Greater Toronto Leadership Project is the latest project of Maytree and the Toronto City Summit Alliance. With its eight initiatives, the project will change the face of our region’s leadership. It will expand our networks, strengthen our private and public institutions, advance our knowledge on the role of diversity in leadership and track our progress. For more information, visit www.diversecitytoronto.ca.
ABOUT MAYTREE: Established in 1982, Maytree is a private foundation that promotes equity and prosperity through its policy insights, grants and programs. The foundation has gained international recognition for its expertise in developing, testing and implementing programs and policy solutions related to immigration, integration and diversity. www.maytree.com.
ABOUT THE TORONTO CITY SUMMIT ALLIANCE (TCSA): TCSA is a multi-sectoral coalition of civic leaders who develop and support initiatives addressing issues critical to the future health and wealth of the Toronto region. Since its inception in 2002, over 6,000 volunteers have been involved in TCSA initiatives aimed at, among other things, better integrating skilled immigrants (Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council, with Maytree), promoting affordable housing (Make Housing Happen), and realizing a regional environmental vision (Greening Greater Toronto). www.torontoalliance.ca.
Media Contact:
Markus Stadelmann-Elder, Communications Manager, Maytree, 416-944-2627 x284, mselder@maytree.com