As a partner of the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team (GW OHT), we recognize that power and privilege in society are often shaped by factors such as gender, sexual orientation, race, income, language, religion, age, body size, and ability. These factors—whether visible or invisible, intentional or unintentional—can result in systemic barriers and forms of oppression such as racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and other forms of marginalization.
We acknowledge that many of our clients, patients, and staff face these challenges daily impacting their access to education, employment, housing, social services, and health care. We also recognize that within our own organizations, workplace barriers can prevent employees from feeling safe, having their voices heard, and accessing equitable opportunities for growth and advancement.
As leaders in our community, we are committed to breaking down these barriers and fostering a more inclusive and equitable health system where all community members experience care that is welcoming, accessible, and free of discrimination or oppression.
To advance equity, inclusion, diversity, accessibility, anti-racism, and Truth and Reconciliation across the GW OHT, we commit to the following actions:
Our commitment to action and accountability can be found in the GW OHT’s 2025/2026 EIDA-R work plan, including evaluation and progress measures. This work plan is available on the GW OHT website as well as a list of GW OHT partners.
Creating an inclusive and equitable health system requires ongoing work, humility, courage, and collaboration. We remain committed to listening, learning, and acting—together.
Shirley Borges, Executive Director
Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team
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