Closing the Trust Gap
Trust in our governments and institutions will continue to erode and our cities will continue to deteriorate unless we act now.
How might we build the cross-sectoral civic-minded leadership needed to bridge sociopolitical tensions so that trust and social cohesion can be regained/earned?
Nearly 6 in 10 Canadians say people are incapable of having constructive and civil debates about issues they disagree on.
(Edelman Trust Barometer)
Discover how to close the trust gap in the GTHA
Reconcili-Action: Meaningful Approaches to Decolonizing Organizations and Institutions
How can institutions and organizations build trust and demonstrate meaningful leadership as they undertake decolonization and Indigenization initiatives?
Building Safe Communities With Community: Building Safe & Livable Communities for All
How can we collectively work to (re)build trust and safety for communities across the GTHA?
20x
Black Ontarians are 3-4x more likely than non-racialized Ontarians to be street checked by police and are 20x more likely to be fatally shot by police compared to White residents. (The Pervasive Reality of Anti-Black Racism in Canada – BCG/CivicAction)
60%
Percent of Canadians who say our country is more divided now than in the past and, if not addressed, could lead to worsening prejudice and discrimination, inability to address societal challenges, and slower economic development. (2023 Edelman Trust Barometer – Canada)