Multifaith Calendar

You can download a 2013 Multifaith calendar (788KB) that incorporates religious/ faith-based holidays in Halton.

Diversity refers to the inherent value in the distinctive characteristics, qualities and elements of an individual, a group of individuals, or a community. These characteristics, qualities and elements include ethno-racial, faith, gender, mental ability, physical ability, literacy/educational level, age, sexual orientation and economic circumstances (HDAC T of R, 2006).

Halton Diversity Advisory Committee (HDAC)

Who We Are

The Halton Diversity Advisory Committee (HDAC) is an advisory body that works to enhance awareness and understanding of access and diversity issues while promoting respect, access and inclusivity for all Halton residents.

HDAC Welcomes Public Input

All are welcome to attend meetings of HDAC. We encourage input from the public, either in writing or in the form of a delegation at one of our meetings. HDAC meets quarterly, and details of upcoming meetings can be obtained by contacting us.

What we Do

HDAC works with Regional Council, Regional staff and Halton residents to:

Language Diversity

This list shows in descending order the top 17 languages spoken most often at home in Halton, as reported in the 2006 census.

• share information and best practices on access and diversity
• respond to requests for comments or advice from Regional Council
• establish working groups that provide education on issues relating to access and diversity in the community

HDAC reports to Regional Council through the Health and Social Services Standing Committee.

Membership

• 3 Regional Councillors
• 1 representative from the Halton Regional Police Service
• 1 representative from the Halton Multicultural Council
• 1 representative from the Interfaith Council of Halton
• 1 representative from the Halton Organization for Pride & Education (HOPE)
• 8 citizens-at-large including citizens from each of the local municipalities

Committee Term

Members are appointed for a term that coincides with the 4-year term of Regional Council.

Contact Information

Contact us to:

• Arrange to appear as a delegation before the committee
• Find out about upcoming meetings, or obtain HDAC agendas or minutes
• Zerezghi Haile, Diversity Advisor
  E-mail: zerezghi.haile@halton.ca
  Tel. 905- 825-6000, ext. 7972
  Toll free: 1-866-442-5866
  TTY: 905-827-9833
  Fax: 905-825-9902