Committee on the Status of Women

 The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee recommends the adoption of the recommendations embodied in the following transmittal letter (April 6, 1998) from the Chair of the Committee on the Status of Women:

 Recommendations:

(1)that the Committee on the Status of Women=s participation at the annual general meeting of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women be confirmed as outlined in the report (April 6, 1998) from the Committee of Women=s meeting of March 26, 1998; and (2)that City officials be authorized to take appropriate action to give effect to the foregoing.

 Comments:

 At its meeting on March 26, 1998, the Committee on the Status of Women decided to continue its participation in the annual general meeting of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women which will be held in Ottawa from June 5th to 7th, 1998. The Committee also requested that two representatives attend the conference.

 Participation in this conference will provide the Committee with an opportunity for information exchange with other women=s organizations working on similar issues across Canada. Participation will also enhance the advisory role which the Committee provides to Council.

 Transportation and accommodation costs are estimated at $900.00. Provision for the Committee=s participation was provided in Account 10-350 of the Equal Opportunity Section, Human Resources Division.