Social Sustainability Committee

The Social Sustainability Committee considers actions and issues that affect aspects of our community and society, including poverty, violence, injustice, education, healthcare, safe housing, labour and human rights.

Seven advisory committees report to the Committee, which include:

Meetings

The Committee meets quarterly or at the discretion of the Chair. Upcoming meetings can be found on our meeting calendar. For more information read our agendas and minutes to stay informed.

Our purpose

The Social Sustainability Committee was established to:

Review and approve the work plans of advisory committees assigned to ensure that work is aligned with Council's strategic priorities and guiding documents
Identify opportunities for advisory committees to collaborate, coordinate or consult when terms of reference or work plans involve related matters
Recommend to Council changes to advisory committee terms of reference, composition or continuance as required
Make recommendations to Council about advisory committee appointments
Receive advisory committee presentations and reports
Review strategies, projects, policies, and initiatives that align with the Strategic Plan's goals and action items at the request of Council
Ensure that advisory committee work plans do not overlap or conflict with the work plans or terms of reference of other advisory committees

Members

Membership terms align with Council terms or as determined by Council. The Committee may invite non-member participation at discretion.

Council representatives

The Committee includes up to three members of Council, which include:

Councillor Greg Miller
Councillor Bill Phillips (Chair)
Councillor Sal Sorrento (Vice-Chair)

Council members on Social Sustainability Committee are members by right of office in all advisory committees; however, they are non-voting and not included in the quorum of advisory committees.

Committee representatives

Committee membership includes the Chairs of each advisory committee:

(Chair appointment to be determined), Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
Marissa Daniels / Rick Kennedy, Vice-Chairs, LGBTQ2+ Advisory Committee
Diane Foster / Michelle Sanders, Co-Chairs, Accessibility Advisory Committee
(Chair appointment to be determined), Town and Gown Advisory Committee
Jim Richardson, Chair, Recreation Master Plan Advisory Committee
Gail Riihimaki, Chair, Advisory Committee on Older Adults
Saleh Waziruddin, Chair, Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

Staff representatives

Staff representatives include:

Phil Cristi, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Jeanette Pillitteri, Director of Corporate Support Services
Megan Detlor, Human Resources Consultant, Accessibility (Staff Liaison - Accessibility Advisory Committee)
Karen Doyle, Tourism Marketing Officer (Staff Liaison - Town and Gown Committee)
Eric Lamothe, Manager of Business Planning and Strategic Services (Staff Liaison - Recreation Master Plan Advisory Committee)
Anika Forde, Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (staff liaison - Anti-Racism Advisory Committee, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee and LGBTQ2+ Advisory Committee)
Koby Vanyo, Programs Supervisor (Staff Liaison - Advisory Committee on Older Adults)
Leanne Kurek, Administrative Support

The Mayor's Office gives administrative support and assigns a Secretary to the Social Sustainability Committee. Applicable departments provide additional staff resources as required.