Diverse but Equal: How can Toronto Thrive in all senses? Come out to this second session in our Jane Jacobs discussion series to hear from Mariana, Adriana and Craig and to discuss what challenges still remain to take full advantage of the fact that Toronto is the most diverse region in Canada, and how this fac...
Post-Election Update Join us on November 8 when Myer Siemiatycki, Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University, will present newly released DiverseCity Counts findings on the state of diversity in elected office. Hear from our panel of political insiders on what worked, what didn’t, and what parties can do to ensure that their representatives better reflect their constituents.
The GTA’s political future: an appetite for change On July 20, 2011, 60 people gathered to discuss one of the more shocking events of this past spring. Warren Kinsella, Toronto-based lawyer, head of Daisy Consulting and Liberal spin doctor, led a discussion exploring how the federal election resulted in a Tory majority, New Democratic Official Opposition and a historically low number of seats for the Liberals. Depending on your party stripes, you were cheering, jeering or devastated in May, but I know of few people who were not stunned.
Celebrating a wealth of ideas, experience and innovation On May 9, 2011, DiverseCity onBoard recognized Peel Children’s Aid, The Redwood, the Town of Richmond Hill, and TD Bank Group for embracing diversity in board governance and making it a priority to recruit board members from diverse backgrounds.
November 16 Partners Event November 16, 2009: At a reception for 100+ DiverseCity partners at the Ontario Medical Association offices, the project's Year 1 Review was circulated, outlining progress to date. Addressing the audience were three partners, each with a story of success to share.
