Interview with Mayor Adrian Foster on Diversity Leadership Bursary

In an interview with Mayor Adrian Foster, he discussed the significance of the Diversity Leadership Bursary recently awarded to local student Jenae Heron-Kelly. Mayor Foster stated, "In Clarington, our growing diversity is a source of strength – and young leaders like Jenae are at the forefront of shaping a more welcoming and inclusive community." He emphasized that the bursary, which provides $1,500 to support students engaged in promoting diversity and inclusion, is part of Clarington's broader Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) Strategy for 2024-2027. The Mayor expressed pride in the community's commitment to fostering young leaders and indicated that future plans will focus on enhancing support for diversity initiatives across Clarington. He noted that the Diversity Advisory Committee will continue to play a crucial role in guiding these efforts.