April 7, 2022 Women's Advisory Committee

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER AND LAND ACKNOWELDGEMENT 

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 3, 2022

3. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

4. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES

5. CALL FOR DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

6. MOTIONS OF RESCISSION – NONE 

7. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED BUSINESS – NONE 

8. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
8.1 Correspondence 
8.2 Petitions 
8.3 Presentations – None

9. INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD – NONE

10. REPORTS/DISCUSSION 
10.1 STAFF 
10.1.1 Presentation – Halifax Regional Police re: Human Trafficking – Sgt Kathryn Willett & Insp David Boon [PDF]

- Sgt Kathryn Williet & Insp David Boon Bios [PDF]

10.1.2 Debrief on 2022 International Women’s Day – Caroline Hemstock, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor
10.1.3 Updates from Diversity and Inclusion – Caroline Hemstock, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor
10.1.4 Debrief on session regarding the safety of Asian women and gender diverse people in public spaces – Amy Brierley, Program Coordinator, Government Relations & External Affairs 

10.2 COMMITTEE MEMBERS 
10.2.1 Women's representation on the HRM's Advisory Boards and Committees – Christine Qin Yang [PDF]
10.2.2 The Government of Canada's 50 – 30 Challenge – Christine Qin Yang *this matter was dealt with under item 10.2.1
10.2.3 Update on Halifax Regional Council activities – Councillor Lisa Blackburn 

11. ADDED ITEMS

12. DATE OF NEXT MEETING – May 5, 2022 

13. ADJOURNMENT    

INFORMATION ITEMS – NONE