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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility

Bringing together diverse perspectives

The City strives to apply an equity lens to its activities to identify and remove barriers and to support best practices in planning, budgeting, implementation and evaluation of its programs and services.

Accessibility Services

Maintaining the rights of persons with disabilities and their families to barrier-free programs, services and opportunities.

Indigenous Relations

Strengthening relationships with the Indigenous Community on a path to reconciliation.

Hate Prevention & Mitigation

Reinforcing shared positive values, creating effective policies and building our community resilience.

Age Friendly Hamilton

Addressing the current needs and priorities of older adults and seniors living in Hamilton.

Youth Strategy

Youth voices, engagement and leadership are central pillars of a strong community

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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility

A 2018-2022 Term of Council Priority

We acknowledge and recognize that there are historically and systematically underserved and underrepresented populations. Each resident is different and may require differential treatment to prevent and reduce systematic and social inequalities.

View the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Metrics

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Honouring First Nations, Inuit and Métis Survivors, their families and communities.

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Information for Older Adults

An age-friendly community that is committed to helping older adults stay active, healthy and engaged in the community.

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City launches its first youth strategy

A five-year plan for how the City will engage youth to address issues they face in Hamilton.

Date modified

February 13, 2023