Visible Minority

• Hate crimes in Alberta on the rise: OPV study

  One third of Albertans reported experiencing a hate crime in the past three years.

  Crime

  Apr 23, 2023
  
• Calgary mother in disbelief after man allegedly threatens to set her and her son on fire

  A Calgary mother is still in disbelief after she and her son were approached by a man who she said threatened to set them on fire.

  Crime

  Jul 10, 2022
  
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• Saskatchewan’s judiciary is 91% white; judge says diversity builds trust

  Just five judges and justices identify as Indigenous and three as a visible minority, according to the justice ministry.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2020
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• Statistics Canada to collect information on race for jobs numbers

  The agency says it recognizes that the social, economic and labour market impacts of COVID-19 have not been equally felt by all Canadians.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2020
• New Brunswick looks to increase number of female candidates but no plans for visible minorities

  The low representation of women in provincial politics has brought on government incentives for parties to run female candidates, however visible minorities remain unrepresented.

  Politics

  May 11, 2017
• Halifax RCMP conduct street checks on black people more than Halifax police

  A report released by RCMP show street checks are being administered on black people at a slightly higher rate than by Halifax Regional Police.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2017
• Black in Halifax? You’re three times more likely to undergo police check

  Between 2005 and 2016, approximately 11 per cent of people stopped by police performing a street check were black.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2017
• Coalition calls for more diverse Montreal City Hall

  A group of city councillors, community organizations and former candidates say its time to have a council that represents the population.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2016