Advisory Committee · Regular

March 12, 2026

Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee

19:00 – 20:27 · 1h 27m

9 present · 2 absent

B. Neblett Chair Electronic A. M. Tesluk Councillor Electronic D. Watt Councillor Electronic Granville Anderson Councillor Regrets K. Kassirer Councillor Electronic Lauren Reyes-Grange Councillor Electronic P. Gunti Councillor Electronic Ron Hooper Councillor Electronic S. Paguirigan Councillor Electronic T. Shomar Councillor Electronic V. Wong Councillor Regrets

Staff & officers present

D. Smith CLMA Electronic N. Balakumar Staff Liaison Electronic

Revisions

First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: That the minutes from the February 12, 2026, meeting, be approved.
- · Motion 2 added: Therefore be it resolved that CDAC recommend that Council direct staff to: 1. Formally review the current Land Acknowledgement Statement to ensure historical accuracy, inclusivity, and alignment with best practices; and 2. Undertake the re…
- · Motion 3 added: Therefore be it resolved that CDAC recommend that Council direct staff to: 1. Explore opportunities to support current and future advisory committee members in fulfilling their work, including but not limited to the following: a. Regular t…
- · Motion 4 added: Therefore be it resolved that CDAC support the motion brought forward by the Clarington Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee recommending that Council endorse the Durham Region Anti‑Racism Taskforce letter.
- · Motion 5 added: That the meeting adjourn at 8:27 p.m.
- · Attendance added: B. Neblett (remote)
- · Attendance added: A. Tesluk (remote)
- · Attendance added: D. Watt (remote)
- · Attendance added: K. Kassirer (remote)
- · Attendance added: L. Reyes-Grange (remote)
- · Attendance added: P. Gunti (remote)
- · Attendance added: R. Hooper (remote)
- · Attendance added: S. Paguirigan (remote)
- · Attendance added: T. Shomar (remote)
- · Attendance added: Anderson (regrets)
- · Attendance added: V. Wong (regrets)
- · Attendance added: N. Balakumar (remote)
- · Attendance added: D. Smith (remote)
- · Membership: B. Gruber departed