Gavin Gunter provided an update on behalf of subcommittee #1. He advised that during February the subcommittee was focused on creating a communications plan for the survey to encourage as many respondents as possible. There was discussion regarding engaging institutions as part of the subcommittee's consultative process, and it was noted that the subcommittee will be revisiting the idea of a Town Hall style forum as a form of engagement in phase two of the Task Force's work plan.
Kimberly Roach provided an update on behalf of subcommittee #2. She shared what their research has shown thus far, and indicated that there is very little data collected for racialized groups in Newmarket. She also noted that income disparities continue to exist for racialized groups in York Region. Kimberly advised the Task Force members that she has requested a member of Toronto's Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit to present at the April Task Force meeting.
Nadia Hansen provided an update on behalf of subcommittee #3. She shared that the subcommittee is awaiting the survey results to build an understanding on where gaps exist. Holly Douglass advised that Town Staff from the Recreation and Culture Services department will be sharing their strategies on outreach to youth to understand if there are any areas for continued improvement.