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	Organization / Program Name(s)	Located In	Description (Brief)
Burlington. Clerks Department, Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee	Burlington. Clerks Department, Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee	Burlington	A volunteer citizens' advisory committee to Council, reporting through the Committee of the Whole * provides advice on identification, removal and prevention of barriers to people with disabilities in ... [More]
Burlington. Clerks Department, Burlington Cycling Advisory Committee	Burlington. Clerks Department, Burlington Cycling Advisory Committee	Burlington	Promotes safe cycling and provides advice on matters relating to bicycling within Burlington: utilitarian and recreational cycling, on-road lanes and multi-use pathways, identifying safety issues and ... [More]
Burlington. Clerks Department, Burlington Downtown Parking Advisory Committee	Burlington. Clerks Department, Burlington Downtown Parking Advisory Committee	Burlington	Provides comments and advice to the Development and Infrastructure Committee on strategies and policies that affect the development and delivery of parking services in Downtown Burlington
Burlington. Clerks Department, Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee	Burlington. Clerks Department, Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee	Burlington	A citizen committee reporting to Council through the Committee of the Whole * Provides a monitoring and measuring role to help ensure that the City applies an inclusion lens to its policies, services ... [More]
Burlington. Clerks Department, Burlington Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee	Burlington. Clerks Department, Burlington Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee	Burlington	An umbrella advisory committee to Burlington City Council Provides input to Council and staff on policies, initiatives and strategies affecting transportation including but not limited to: road safety ... [More]
Burlington. Clerks Department, Burlington Seniors Advisory Committee	Burlington. Clerks Department, Burlington Seniors Advisory Committee	Burlington	This advisory committee: * provides insights to council on behalf of Burlington seniors regarding current issues, emerging concerns and issues such as transportation, isolation, affordability and serv ... [More]
Burlington. Clerks Department, Burlington Sustainable Development Advisory Committee	Burlington. Clerks Department, Burlington Sustainable Development Advisory Committee	Burlington	This Committee strives to bring a sustainable development perspective to all municipal activities and services by ensuring that the principles and objectives of sustainability are reflected in city po ... [More]
Burlington. Clerks Department, Heritage Burlington	Burlington. Clerks Department, Heritage Burlington	Burlington	Committee promotes the conservation of buildings that have architectural and historical significance * has created an inventory of historical homes within the city and develops detailed resumes of pro ... [More]
Canada. Elections Canada	Canada. Elections Canada	Gatineau	A non-partisan independent agency responsible for conducting federal general elections, by-elections and referendums. Administration of electoral legislation * registering political parties and third ... [More]
Canada. Employment and Social Development Canada. Toronto District Office, Labour Program	Canada. Employment and Social Development Canada. Toronto District Office, Labour Program	North York Central	Provides information on federal employment standards, employment and pay equity, occupational health and safety and workplace safety legislation
Canada. Parliament of Canada, Online Service, House of Commons and Senate Debates	Canada. Parliament of Canada, Online Service, House of Commons and Senate Debates	Canada	The Information Service of the Library of Parliament provides general information on the history, role and activities of the Senate, House of Commons and the Library of Parliament. Hansard is the dail ... [More]
Empowerment Council: Systemic Advocates in Addiction and Mental Health	Empowerment Council: Systemic Advocates in Addiction and Mental Health	Toronto Downtown West	Systemic advocacy * ensures representation of the client perspective within the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) * education on choices, self advocacy, critical thinking and political awa ... [More]
Halton Equitable Drug Strategy	Halton Equitable Drug Strategy	Milton	Visit website for the following: * Info- related to various substances and how to support a loved one * Help- listing of local Halton programs and services related to substance use * Overdose Reports ... [More]
Halton Hills. Town Council, Halton Hills Town Hall, Town of Halton Hills Youth Services	Halton Hills. Town Council, Halton Hills Town Hall, Town of Halton Hills Youth Services	Halton Hills	Providing services and programs to youth ages 12 years-24 years old. Services and programs comprised of youth voice and engagement opportunities, drop in programming 3 pm-7:30 pm Mon-Fri in Georgetown ... [More]
Halton Regional Police Service, Seniors and Law Enforcement Together	Halton Regional Police Service, Seniors and Law Enforcement Together	Oakville	The Mission statement of S.A.L.T. is to “Respect, Educate, Advocate and Communicate" with seniors in partnership with the Halton Regional Police Service. Objectives: * increase awareness of the availa ... [More]
Halton. Legislative and Planning Services, Natural Heritage Advisory Committee	Halton. Legislative and Planning Services, Natural Heritage Advisory Committee	Oakville	A group of citizen volunteers who provide technical advice and guidance on matters and issues affecting Halton's Regional Natural Heritage System. * members have an interest in the environment and tec ... [More]
Halton. Public Works, Joint Municipal Regional Waste Management Committee	Halton. Public Works, Joint Municipal Regional Waste Management Committee	Oakville	A citizen advisory committee authorized by Regional Council to advise and assist the Regional Municipality of Halton with respect to the minimization of waste going to landfill through such activities ... [More]
Halton. Social and Community Services, Older Adult Advisory Committee (OAAC)	Halton. Social and Community Services, Older Adult Advisory Committee (OAAC)	Oakville	An advisory body to Regional Council through the Health and Social Services Committee which has two main responsibilities: Advisory: * provides Regional Council and staff with advice on policy issues ... [More]
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Central Region	Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Central Region	Toronto Downtown Central	Refugee Protection Division -- panel determines refugee claims * claimants may be represented by legal counsel * if determined eligible by Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or Canad ... [More]
Milton. Community Services, Youth Advisory Committee	Milton. Community Services, Youth Advisory Committee	Milton	This committee empowers youth to have a voice in the Milton community and to foster a positive image for local young people. MYAC has been involved in many initiatives including: * consultation and in ... [More]
Milton. Town Clerk's Division, Legislative Administration	Milton. Town Clerk's Division, Legislative Administration	Milton	Provide assistance and support throughout the Town of Milton's governing body while also providing the public with information, feedback and guidance concerning: Joint Compliance Audit Committee Mil ... [More]
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation	Municipal Property Assessment Corporation	Mississauga	Provides municipalities with a range of services, including the preparation of annual assessment rolls used to calculate property taxes * identifies candidates for provincial jury lists * determines t ... [More]
Ontario. Elections Ontario	Ontario. Elections Ontario	Scarborough Central	Information on voter registration, electoral districts and voting process Ontario Register of Future Voters for 16 and 17 year olds * will be automatically added to the Voters List on their 18th birth ... [More]
Ontario. Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. Consumer Protection Ontario	Ontario. Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. Consumer Protection Ontario	Toronto Downtown Central	Public information and advice on consumer rights and responsibilities, complaints and consumer protection legislation * attempts to mediate complaints arising from regulated sectors of the marketplace ... [More]
PCHS, Mississauga Head Office	PCHS, Mississauga Head Office	Mississauga	Seniors and high risk seniors services (to assist in aging at home) * health promotion (diabetes education, tobacco prevention, healthy eating, cancer, etc) * domestic violence support and assistance ... [More]
PCHS, Brampton Location	PCHS, Brampton Location	Brampton	Seniors and high risk seniors services (to assist in aging at home) * Health promotion (diabetes education, tobacco prevention, healthy eating, cancer, etc) * Domestic violence support and assistance ... [More]
Voices for Change Halton	Voices for Change Halton	Halton Region	Supported by Halton Community Legal Services as an extension of the legal clinic's commitment to systemic strategies to address poverty and promote human rights. Collaborates with organizations on sha ... [More]