Office of the Chief Executive

I am proud to share the TTC’s first system-wide Anti-Racism Strategy – a critical step forward on our path to address systemic racism and build an inclusive transit system. You can view the Strategy at www.ttc.ca/drivingchange.

Since introducing the TTC’s 10-Point Action Plan on Diversity and Inclusion in 2020, we’ve made great progress in creating a TTC that is more welcoming and inclusive for our customers and employees. However, there is still work to do to ensure everyone who works at or rides the TTC can do so without fear of racist, discriminatory or hateful acts. This is something we are all firmly committed to.

The Strategy aims to eradicate systemic barriers stemming from racism and racial discrimination faced by employees, customers, prospective customers, and the broader community. It also aims to prevent racial bias and racial profiling, and enhance the TTC’s system-wide anti-racism approach.

Our Five-Year Strategy
​Through seven strategic objectives and actions, the Strategy will guide our work to apply an anti-racism lens as we plan, make and implement decisions in our policies, programs and services. It focuses on all areas of our organization – from hiring practices to policy development to training for employees.

Our Anti-Racism Policy
​As a key component of the TTC’s Strategy, the Racial Equity Office has also worked with TTC employees and stakeholders to develop a draft Anti-Racism Policy. It provides a clear statement of the expectations, responsibilities, and requirements of all TTC community members. It is centred on the acknowledgment of the history and existence of racism in Canadian society, and our responsibility to develop and sustain system-wide anti-racism measures, strategies, and tools within our organization. The policy will be presented to the Board for approval later this year.

In developing the Strategy and draft Policy, we listened and learned from many of you, and will continue to do so. I’d like to thank Black, Indigenous and racialized community members who took the time to share their lived experiences and provide feedback and guidance. Your voices have built the foundation of our anti-racist approach moving forward.

Together, we can achieve a more equitable and inclusive transit system for everyone.

Stay safe.

Richard J. Leary
​Chief Executive Officer
​June 26, 2024