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Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee
The Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee works to make the City more inclusive by addressing barriers that limit participation for all residents and advises Council on policies, programs, and designs to improve accessibility and inclusion. The Committee focuses on ensuring that the needs of people with disabilities and other barriers are considered in all areas of City development with the goal of universal access.
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Community Safety Advisory Committee
The Community Safety Advisory Committee supports the City's public safety programs by collaborating with various services and addressing residents' sense of safety and community well-being. The Committee also helps monitor social trends, promote crime prevention strategies, and ensure preparedness for emergencies while advocating for comprehensive safety approaches in Coquitlam.
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Culture Services Advisory Committee
The Culture Services Advisory Committee offers advice to Council on cultural issues, strategies, and initiatives in Coquitlam. The Committee helps advance cultural services, promotes the value of cultural activities for all ages and abilities, and provides cultural leadership for the implementation of the City's Cultural Services Strategic Plan.
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Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee identifies economic development impediments and opportunities for the City and advises on business attraction and retention, implementation strategies, and priorities that relate to the Economic Development Strategy, including tourism and the visitor economy, festivals and events, film and corporate partnerships.
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Multiculturalism Advisory Committee
The Multiculturalism Advisory Committee fosters awareness and understanding of the City’s multicultural population while identifying barriers relative to citizen involvement in the community and opportunities for public education. The Committee also reviews and provides input into the development and implementation of the City’s Multiculturalism policy and programs that enhance the culture of the community.
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Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee provides advice to Council on a wide range of areas including sport and recreation facility development priorities, strategic planning initiatives and policy development. The Committee also supports collaboration across sport organizations and recreation participants to facilitate information sharing and the promotion of the value of sport and recreation for all.
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Sustainability & Environmental Advisory Committee
The Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Committee promotes environmental awareness and provides advice to Council on a wide range of existing and emerging environmental issues and trends. The Committee also identifies and reviews opportunities for environmental protection and enhancement from a local perspective while giving due consideration to the balance between social, environmental and economic aspects.