A picture of young girls from various backgrounds together in front of a parade float.

The municipality of Clare is involved at various levels in equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our community. Our commitments are explained in detail in the strategies below: 


Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDIA)

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Plan 

Our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDIA) Plan was adopted in March 2025 and aims to make our community more inclusive for everyone. 

Rooted in Respect: A Plan for an Inclusive Future 

Accessibility Plan

Our Accessibility Plan was updated in late 2025 and aims to make our community more accessible for everyone. 

2025-2028 Accessibility plan 

EDIA Committee 

Our EDIA committee is made up of volunteers and municipal staff who are committed to representing the diversity of our community. This group of volunteers supports municipal Council and works to make Clare a more welcoming, inclusive, and accessible community for all. Meetings are held every three months to follow up on EDIA and accessibility initiatives.

Contact 

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Coordinator
Phone: 902-260-5132 
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Community Resources

The municipality of Clare is proud to recommend the following community organisations based in Clare. 

Women:  
Association Madeleine LeBlanc 
Juniper House Local Satellite Office 

Indigenous peoples: 
Association of Acadians-Métis of Souriquois 

People with different abilities: 
Inclusion Clare 

People of African descent: 
Africadie 

2ELGBTQIA+ Community: 
CLARE Pride 

Acadian Community  
Société acadienne de Clare 

Transportation

The municipality of Clare is accessible via the transport services listed below: 

Shuttle service between Clare and Halifax 
Tri-Star   
Charters (Pick-up at your address and drop-off at your destination address) 
Straightline Shuttle (Little Brook stop, Car Park, Exit 29) 

Local transport service with 24-hour advance booking 
Clare Transport 

Taxi service  
MATride: Taxi Canada