The document discusses population statistics for Stratford, Prince Edward Island and the province of PEI from Census data. It then outlines the goals and activities of Stratford's Diversity and Inclusion Committee, which was established to support the town's diversity plan. The committee aims to engage community members, provide guidance on policies, and organize events to promote cultural diversity and inclusion. It works to connect immigrants with local employers and resources to help them integrate into the community.

1. Diversity and Inclusion Committee

2. Population counts
Statistics Canada 2012. Stratford, Prince Edward Island (Code 1102080) and Prince Edward Island (Code 11)
(table). Census Profile. 2011 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-XWE. Ottawa. Released
September 19, 2012.
Stratford Province of PEI
Population in 2011 8574 140,204
Population in 2006 7083 135, 851
Population change (%) 21.1 3.2
Population density 381.4 per sq. Km 24.7 per sq. Km
Land area 22.48 5685.73

3. • support the goals and objectives of the town’s Diversity and Inclusion plan
• provide advice on policy and practices implemented by the Town relating to
enhancing diversity and inclusion
• provide a forum to engage community leaders, businesses, policy makers,
immigrant service providing agencies, and immigrants / culturally diverse
communities
• raise awareness in the larger community of various growing immigrant
communities, immigration trends and their socio-cultural backgrounds
• organize events to encourage friendship, meaningful interaction, and
common activities between newcomers and mainstream communities
• educate residents and raise public awareness of cultural diversity, and
growing immigrant population
• provide non-threatening community building through social gatherings and
events to create a welcoming community
• provide guidance and advice for making the town’s facilities as barrier free
as possible

4. Broader Communication
Community Outreach and Engagement
Strengthening our neighbourhood
A real sense of community and a place of opportunity
Promoting our Town as a destination of Choice

5. Established the Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Stratford Culture Club
Provided Town with strategic advice and directions
Network with business communities, schools, service
providers and community leaders
Partnered with Immigrant serving agencies and community
groups
Built positive networking with ethno cultural organizations and
culturally diverse community groups
Contributed Town policies ensuring diversity principles are
integrated (Town Branding Strategy, Communication Strategy)

6. Organized events to promote the value of cultural
diversity in our community
Promotion of ethnic food
Multicultural performances
Mayor’s New Year’s Day Levee
Mayor’s Chinese New year Reception
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Canada Day multicultural events
Multicultural / Ethnic food potluck
Multicultural events in Stratford of the World
Representation at Town business forums
On-going communication to increase awareness of the value of
diversity in our community

8. Develop links between immigrants and mainstream
communities
Create opportunities where immigrants can look for
information
Initiate community and friendly networks
Work with immigrant serving agency and community colleges
PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada, Holland College,
EAL Reception Centre, Study Abroad, University of PEI etc.

9. Help immigrants become familiar with local employers
(CGI, Sobeys, No frills, Esso, KFC, Tim Horton's, Credit
Union, Home Hardware, the Co-orporates, Industrial Park,
Stratford etc.)
Create opportunities with newcomers/immigrants to explore
local resources
Informal gatherings with policy makers to provide them with
information and employment challenges faced by immigrants

10. Thank You
Thilak Tennekone
Chair, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Town of Stratford