Renfrew, ON, Canada / 96.1 Renfrew Today
Dec 18, 2020 1:35 PM
Renfrew Council has taken a series of steps meet the challenge of addressing overt and systemic racism in the Town.
The initial moves Tuesday (December 15th) address issues raised, and backlash from, a CBC expose on Racism in the Valley presented on the public broadcaster the previous week.
That’s Renfrew Reeve Peter Emon, who presented a new by-law intended to replace existing municipal policies, shared a list of resources for community education, arranged a schedule of virtual meeting participation including presentations from the municipality of Westport and various municipal associations, and a liaison with the City of Pembroke.
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The recent CBC story on Racism in the Valley is making waves at local municipal council chambers.
The Town of Arnprior has already released a statement under the signature of Chief Administrative Officer Robin Paquette, and Renfrew Mayor Don Eady says his Council will be discussing the matter Tuesday as part of the regular municipal agenda.
Eady will speak on behalf of Renfrew Council following the session.
Paquette indicates that Mayor, Council and staff in Arnprior are committed to incorporating equity, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of municipal services, and as community members and human beings it is on us to fight against racism.