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The Anti-Racism Act requires the province to strengthen checks and balances in its programs and services — in hospitals, schools, courts and other public spaces.

Two First Nations men wrongfully convicted of murdering a restaurant worker are suing three levels of government saying their imprisonment was the result of racial discrimination. 

Calgary Police Service (CPS) members gathered for discussions surrounding the Black experience and the community’s perceptions of police. As Tracy Nagai reports, a former gang-member-turned-motivational-speaker hopes to break down barriers for youth new to Calgary.

First Nations leaders say an incident involving a Vancouver Police officer punching a young Indigenous woman shows there is still work to do to eliminate what they call ‘systemic racism’ among police. Angela Jung reports.

New Virtual Tool to Help Address Racism in Healthcare Global’s Eilish Bonang speaks with Dr. OmiSoore Dryden and Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh about their newly launched Black Health Primer education tool, which aims to address anti-black racism in healthcare.

The Vancouver non-profit Elimin8hate is holding a symposium to discuss the ongoing need to address, and stop anti-Asian racism. The group’s executive director Audrey Wong discusses her concerns, and calls for action, with Global News Morning.

Minister of Justice Arif Virani announced on Tuesday that Justice Canada will be providing $2.1 million in funding to three different programs within Aboriginal Legal Services. The announcement was made as part of the federal government’s “ongoing commitment to address systemic racism and inequities in the criminal justice system” and will help address overrepresentation of...

A Black man from Dartmouth says he has spent months reaching out for help about his experience of racial harassment from tenants in his building. Despite raising his concerns to police and the property management company, the man says he fears for his safety and has no other place to turn. Vanessa Wright has this...

It’s been nearly 18 months since a report detailed problems of systemic racism at the McGill University Health Centre and made recommendations to address them. However, employees, patients and health-care advocates claim that little has changed since the report became public. Global’s Phil Carpenter has this exclusive report.

The former head of human resources at the Calgary Police Service is speaking out, alleging a culture of bullying and harassment. Calgary police are taking a deep dive, looking at what needs to be done to tackle racism and build trust in the community. The UCP gives the green sector the green light but it...

On Heritage Day, Nova Scotia celebrates one of its important historical figures. This year, William Hall is being honoured. Heidi Petracek explains how Hall fought off racism and battled in wars in the 1800s; how he made history; and how he’s being fondly remembered for his skills and determination.

Saskatchewan’s Family Day weekend has been marred by tragedy, after the bodies of five people, including three children, were found in a burned out house in the town of Davidson. What RCMP are saying about the investigation. International criticism is mounting on Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, where tens of thousands of...

Shanicka Edwards says though she was shaken by a racist attack her resolve was not. Kayla McLean explains how the pain she endured that day simply fueled her purpose.

It’s been more than a year since New Brunswick’s systemic racism commissioner released her final report. As Silas Brown reports, the provincial government is yet to formally respond to any of the 86 recommendations.

More information from the RCMP today on a pilot program that is hoping to tackle systemic racism within the force.

The Surrey schools district has removed four classic books from its recommended reading curriculum due to concerns about racist content. At a Feb. 29, 2024 press conference, Premier David Eby called the removal a “crazy decision” and said schools should focus on bigger threats such as racist content online and digital safety.

An Ojibway mother’s death is raising questions about the standard of care Indigenous patients receive. Melissa Ridgen talks to First Nations leaders and physicians who say, despite all the inquests and reports, systemic racism in health care still exists.

Devon Fowlin’s lawyer and community activists say a new report into a police-involved shooting is another example of systemic racism. They say police need to do more to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Catherine McDonald reports.

The arrest of a suspect in the death of a Vancouver Island cyclist and the murder charge that indicates it was intentional. Forgiveness for the accused in a random and allegedly racist bear spray attack. And a travel disaster on a dream trip to Maui.

Dr. Gerges Ambarak is calling out racism in Newfoundland and Labrador’s school system, after his daughter was attacked. Heidi Petracek explains how Dr. Ambarak’s viral online post has sparked calls for action, and a flood of support for him and his family.