Guide (Publicly Available Specification) on embedding inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) within climate-resilient infrastructure

Join the Diversity Institute and the Standards Council of Canada for the bilingual launch of the Guide on Embedding Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) within Climate-Resilient Infrastructure. Hosted via Zoom, this session will provide municipalities, private sector organizations and government stakeholders with an overview of how to integrate IDEA principles into infrastructure projects (including portfolio management and project design). The event will feature:

• Opening remarks and the importance of the Guide
  • Stephanie Poirier, Senior Policy Analyst - Standards Council of Canada
  • Ericha Moores, Senior Policy Analyst - Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
• Guide overview and key components
  • Nancy Mitchell, Director of Research - Special Projects - Diversity Institute
• Panel discussion on applicability of the Guide
  • Arshad Akhtar, Lead, Asset Management Sector - Federation of Canadian Municipalities
  • Zakiah Kassam, President - AirVironment Canada Inc.
• Audience Q&A  

Stay tuned, registration opens soon!