ABSTRACT
The Ottawa Local Immigrant Partnership (OLIP) is a multi-sectoral partnership of seventy-nine local organizations and community representatives promoting the equitable integration of immigrants in Ottawa. To remove inequities and enhance equitable policies and practices, organizations need a space to better understand inequities, develop inclusive data practices and secure infrastructure, and strengthen their capacity to collect and use disaggregated sociodemographic data. To address this gap, OLIP developed the Equity Ottawa initiative as a platform for knowledge mobilization, peer support, and shared learnings, as well as to promote accountability. This chapter outlines why and how we did this work, what challenges we faced, and the strategies we used to build more equitable and inclusive organizations in the city.
