Outreach and engagement

Connecting with communities

We regularly connect with Ontarians, associations, groups and organizations across the province. This allows us to:

• Learn about your experiences and concerns so we can better support you
• Make sure you’re treated fairly when you deal with government and public services
• Build stronger ties with local and provincial organizations to reach people who need our support

At our outreach and engagement activities, we meet and hear from:

• Indigenous people
• Children, youth and families (including young people in care)
• French speakers
• 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
• Newcomers to Ontario
• Older adults
• College and university students
• People with disabilities
• Other equity-deserving groups

Working together for fairness

Our team goes to conferences, community gatherings, local fairs and other events to share information, listen to concerns and answer questions. We believe in learning from communities about the problems they’re facing so we can help improve public services.

We also offer presentations, training and resources in multiple languages for groups that want to learn how we can help.

Where you can find us in the next few months:

• July 13, Toronto - Bastille Day event
• August 17 to 20, Ottawa - Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference
• September 25, Université de Sudbury - 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag
• October 23 to 25, Toronto - Annual conference of the Assemblée de la francophonie de l’Ontario (AFO) 

Where we’ve been recently:

• Toronto Pride Parade and Streetfair
• Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
• Chiefs of Ontario Annual Chiefs Assembly
• Annual conference of the Association des juristes d'expression française de l'Ontario (AJEFO)
• 2025 Provincial Forum of the Three Francophone Immigration Networks
• Newcomer Welcome Day, Toronto Region Ivorian Community Association
• Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) annual conference
• Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) annual conference
• Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organizations (OSSCO) events and wellness fairs across the province
• Toronto Newcomer Day
• Little Native Hockey League annual tournament
• Mayfest, an annual event hosted by the Ontario Association of the Deaf
• Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) annual conference
• Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) annual conference
• Powwows in Curve Lake, Fort William, Moose Factory, North Bay, Rat Portage, Walpole Island and more
• Flag Raising, International Francophonie Day
• Francophone Fair, Vaughan Library
• Active Living Fair "Seniors in Action and Health"
• Toronto Book Fair