The Dismantling Racism and Hate Act
The Dismantling Racism and Hate Act (2022) was passed in 2022 and mandates that certain public-sector bodies, including municipalities, develop and maintain an Equity and Anti-Racism Plan identifying specific actions to promote inclusion and eliminate systemic barriers. The act requires plans to be implemented by April 1, 2025
To meet this requirement, the Town of Shelburne, Town of Lockeport, and the Municipality of the District of Shelburne partnered to create a unified regional strategy: the Eastern Shelburne County Equity & Anti-Racism Plan 2025–2028.
Full Act can be found here (PDF)
Eastern Shelburne County Equity & Anti-Racism Plan
The Eastern Shelburne County Equity & Anti-Racism Plan is a joint plan for the Town of Shelburne, Municipality of Shelburne, and Town of Lockeport. All three units have approved the plan, and it has been submitted to the Province.
Eastern Shelburne County Equity & Anti-Racism Advisory Committee (EAR)
The Town of Shelburne, in partnership with the Municipality of the District of Shelburne and the Town of Lockeport, is seeking members of the public to serve on the Eastern Shelburne County Equity & Anti-Racism Advisory Committee.
The Committee will provide advice to all three councils on the implementation and effectiveness of the Eastern Shelburne County Equity & Anti-Racism Plan, while helping ensure accountability and community representation. The Committee aims to include voices from across all three municipalities, with representation from a diverse range of community members and equity-deserving groups.
Before submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI), applicants are encouraged to review the following documents:
Eastern Shelburne County Equity & Anti-Racism Plan
Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
The EOI form is fillable, meaning it can be completed digitally or printed and filled out by hand.
Fillable Expression of Interest Form
How to submit your Expression of Interest:
By email: adam.dedrick@municipalityofshelburne.ca
In person: Municipality of Shelburne Administration Building,
414 Woodlawn Drive, Shelburne
Submission Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on March 27, 2026
We encourage interested residents from across Eastern Shelburne County to apply and help support equity and inclusion in our communities.
You can contact staff by phone or email for more information:
Town of Shelburne
Jessie Dyer, Executive Coordinator
902-875-2991 ext.4
jessie.dyer@shelburnens.ca
162 Mowatt Street, Shelburne
Municipality of Shelburne
Adam Dedrick, Director of Recreation & Parks
902-875-3544 ext.22
adam.dedrick@municipalityofshelburne.ca
414 Woodlawn Drive, Shelburne
Town of Lockeport
June Harding, Town Clerk/Treasurer
902-656-2216
townoflockeport@ns.sympatico.ca
26 North Street, Lockeport