Dufferin County is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and is committed to applying a DEI lens on all aspects of governance and administration.
Equity Audit
In 2022, Dufferin County conducted an Equity Audit, consisting of a staff survey and policy review performed by equity consultancy Feminuity. The findings indicated that staff from marginalized groups – namely, racialized women, Black and Indigenous people, people living with accessibility needs.
Equity Strategic Plan
The Equity Strategy is a data-informed, structured, and comprehensive approach to addressing systemic inequities that were identified through staff’s lived experience and a review of County data and policy.
This strategy not only creates a pathway to address systemic inequities and discrimination, but this plan creates hope for all staff and stakeholders that the County of Dufferin is committed and resolute in meeting and surpassing its equity goals and is determined to be an equitable organization that is welcoming and safe for all.