2021 Dufferin-Caledon Multicultural Award
Meet the Committee
MP Kyle Seeback
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Kyle Seeback was elected Member of Parliament for Dufferin-Caledon on
October 21, 2019. -
He is a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario and has been certified by the University of Windsor Law School.
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Since being elected as the MP for Dufferin-Caledon, Kyle has become a strong
champion of small businesses, farmers, and ensuring residents in rural areas
have access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet. -
In his university years, Kyle swam for the Canadian national team and in 1989,
was ranked in the world’s Top 16 Swimmers in his specialty, the 200m butterfly.
Deputy Mayor Steve Anderson
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Steve Anderson is the Deputy Mayor for Town of Shelburne & Regional Councillor for the County of Dufferin;
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A Senior Lawyer with the Toronto Transit Commission;
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A member of the County of Dufferin Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Committee;
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Former member of the Town of Shelburne’s Anti-Racism & Discrimination Task Force.
Councilor Johanna Downey
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Johanna Downey is a life-long resident of Caledon, honours graduate from Guelph Humber, active community volunteer, wife, and mother of four.
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Having lived in both the village of Bolton and on rural farm properties, Johanna represents both a growing urban area and much of Caledon's rich agricultural lands.
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She strongly supports planning principles that feature active transportation, community hubs and green spaces.
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As the chair of Diversity Equity and Anti-Racism for the Region of Peel Councillor Downey has focused on impacts of systemic racism through service delivery, health care and human services. Working with Community Safety and Well Being Committee to address systemic discrimination, family violence and mental health and the importance of providing supports in these area with equity.
Althea Alli
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Founder of Shelburne Multicultural Event
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Shelburne Police Board - Vice Chair
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Anti - Black Racism and Racism and Discrimination Task Force - Vice Chair
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee
Jim Waddington
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Founder of Celebrate Your Awesome - Pride and Diversity Day in Dufferin.
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Professional Photographer, website Orangeville Now
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Community Advocate, striving for Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity
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Orangeville Resident since 2000 - member of various boards and committees
Soha Soliman
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Social Justice Advocate
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President and Founder of Muslim Students' Association
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Public Relations Officer of MoD, IERA, MOSCC & FIS
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Recipient of 2017 Citizenship Award, 2019 Social Activism Award & 2020 Outstanding Student Royal Award
Harleen Toor
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Law student
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Community advocate
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Resident of Shelburne since 2013
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Passionate about human rights and access to justice