Racism In Canada
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Black civil servants threaten to pull out of mental health plan amid ongoing racismThe Federal Black Employee Caucus told the Treasury Board workers supported efforts to address racism within the public service, only to be "faced with the crushing weight of it."CanadaDec 14, 2022
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‘Go back to where you came from’: Okanagan bylaw officer describes being verbally attackedThe ordeal began Monday morning when the bylaw officer was following up on parking violation warnings from the week before.CanadaDec 7, 2022
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Overrepresentation of Black, Indigenous prisoners ‘persistent’ in Canada: reportPublic Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, who oversees the service, said that he welcomed the ``meticulous'' report and that ``extensive work'' is underway to address issues.CanadaNov 2, 2022
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Canadian Black civil servants accuse federal government of racism in UN complaintThe lawsuit filed in Federal Court on behalf of more than 45,000 Black civil servants alleges they have lost out on opportunities based on their race going back to the 1970s.CanadaSep 28, 2022
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‘Be an ally’: Black public servants facing ‘trauma’ amid class action, says organizerA lawsuit statement of claim says equity measures taken to date by the government have 'merely masked the increasing disparity, exclusion and marginalization of Black Canadians.'CanadaSep 25, 2022
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Feds taking action over ‘disturbing’ tweets by anti-racism project consultantFederal Diversity Minister Ahmed Hussen has asked Canadian Heritage to 'look closely at the situation' after what he called 'unacceptable behaviour' by Laith Marouf.CanadaAug 19, 2022
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Canada must be ‘vigilant’ about race replacement conspiracy threat: ministerThe race replacement conspiracy theory is gaining attention for the role it may have played in a racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y.CanadaMay 19, 2022
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Canada must confront white supremacist ‘trash’ after racist Buffalo shooting: expertsA deadly mass shooting in Buffalo targeting Black Americans has sent shockwaves in Canada, where hate crime and antisemitism are on the rise.CanadaMay 16, 2022
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Canada’s government can’t be ‘neutral umpire’ in fight against Islamophobia: expertsThe emergency summit was called in response to a recent string of violent attacks that have injured or killed Muslim Canadians.CanadaJul 22, 2021
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Black public servant files complaint over alleged ‘slaves’ remark by supervisorThe remark was reportedly made in November 2019, said Monica Agard, who has worked at the Immigration and Refugee Board in Toronto since 1990.CanadaJul 19, 2021
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