2021 Gender and Harassment Advisory Committee Annual Report - V Division
Background
Meeting held 2020-05-13. Committee received a presentation from Cpl Mezdour Abdelmalek on the 7 prioritized initiatives identified by the Commissioner's National Gender and Harassment Committee. Discussed old business, increasing female members within the division and identifying barriers faced by females looking to serve in V Division. Discussed new business, addressing duty to accommodate with Inuit members and positive space initiatives through an Inuit lens.
Meeting held 2020-12-11. Welcomed 4 new members to the committee. Two members could not attend due to work. Discussed the Merlo-Davidson recommendations and made commitment to bring forward recommendations to CO on how V Division can meet some of the Merlo-Davidson recommendations. A division wide survey was discussed. Committee members to bring forward questions for the survey and purpose.
Objectives
Provide advice to the Commanding Officer on gender, sexual orientation harassment, equity and inclusivity.
Provide a vehicle through which the Commanding Officer is advised of developments with respect to workplace harassment.
Current status
Committee has suffered from a loss of half of it's committee members through transfers. Took some time for the naming of 4 new members.
Next steps
Will be working to address the Merlo-Davidson recommendations for 2021.
Will be addressing improved communication with V Division employees through the info-web and email account.