Tomorrow, Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Vice-Chair of the Economic and Community Development Committee, in partnership with the FCJ Refugee Centre and Access Alliance, will join members of the community to recognize Undocumented Residents Day.
Date: Thursday, August 24
Time: 5:30 p.m. (speakers begin at 5:45 p.m.)
Location: Rotunda, City Hall, 100 Queen St. W.
A collection of art and community materials that tell the stories of undocumented Torontonians is currently on display in the City Hall Rotunda. The display, which is free and open to the public, has been organized by the City of Toronto’s Newcomer Office and community partners.
In 2013, the City was the first Canadian municipality to adopt an Access without Fear Policy to ensure access to City services, regardless of immigration status. More information about the policy is available on the City’s website.
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