Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity: Ajax to launch #AjaxForAll with OCASI

New campaign encourages residents to see beyond racism, discrimination and bias


AJAX, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jan. 29, 2017) - Ajax Council and OCASI - Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants to officially unveil #AjaxForAll campaign.

As nearly half of the Town's population is comprised of visible minorities, Ajax is proud to launch this program and reaffirm our commitment to inclusion.

#AjaxForAll builds on OCASI's successful "Toronto for All" public education campaign that addresses xenophobia, Islamophobia, and anti-immigrant sentiments. Ajax is the first municipality outside of Toronto to partner with OCASI on a similar campaign.

Media Availability / Photo Opportunity

Date: Monday, January 30, 2017
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir & Cultural Center, 339 Westney Rd. Unit 10
Parking available at the rear of the building

Live Stream available at www.facebook.com/myajax.

Statement from Mayor Steve Parish

"Ajax Council strongly believes that the diversity of our community is one of our greatest strengths. We recognize that racism, discrimination and bias are complex and long standing issues, and are committed to addressing them in order to support and promote a culture of inclusion for all Ajax residents."

Contact Information:

Rachael Matheson, Senior Communications Officer,
Town of Ajax
rachael.matheson@ajax.ca
905-621-2278