HCCI’s mandate is to support the City of Hamilton and its major institutions, businesses and service providers to:

• Initiate and sustain processes which promote equity and create welcoming and inclusive environments in all areas of civic life
• Develop and share training and education resources with the community
• Provide the community with access to relevant research and information on diversity related issues.
• Support newcomer immigrant and refugee communities, marginalized groups,diverse ethno-racial and ethno-cultural groups and aboriginal communities.