A resource to help engage with the 2018 municipal elections

This kit encourages the long-term civic engagement of residents.

Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Ottawa report.

A Guide for Municipalities to advance equity and inclusion

A Resource for Community Agencies

This comprehensive handbook helps staff and management of municipalities view their planning and program development and delivery activities to ensure they are inclusive of the full diversity of residents. Funded by Status of Women Canada and City of Ottawa.

People living on low income are less likely to vote. the result is that politicians are less likely to listen to them and to people in the communities where they live.

At the community level, this project can contribute to residents and partners in the Community Development Framework reaching their goal of enhancing civic engagement in priority neighbourhoods. At the municipal level, these strategies can help the current Term of Council to Commit to and develop a democratic, engaging and visible process to maximize input from residents in the work of Council and in policy development, while ensuring that seniors, new Canadians, women and the economically disadvantaged are included.

This user-friendly guide gives facilitators tools to nurture positive change in our communities. Created by a diversity of women who graduated from CAWI’s Community Facilitator [...]

The Civic Participation Kit provides easy-to-read information on how to bring your views forward to city decision makers.