Black Coalition Of Quebec

• Quebec civil rights activist remembered as supporter of all marginalized communities

  Dan Philip, a former president of the Black Coalition of Quebec, died earlier this month. The activist co-founded the Coalition more than 50 years ago to draw attention to racism.

  Canada

  Apr 22
  
• Dan Philip, civil rights champion and builder of bridges, passes away

  Dan Philip was well known for advocating for the rights of the Black community and often spoke out against racism and discrimination.

  Canada

  Apr 1
  
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• Victims of racial discrimination deserve compensation, Montreal mayor testifies

  Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says victims of social and racial profiling have the right to compensation, but it needs to be awarded based on a defined process.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2023
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• Associations say McGill causes ‘trauma,’ push to change metro station name

  'We are sensitive to the concerns expressed and work to promote diversity and combat systemic racism,' the STM writes in a statement.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2022
• Montreal should restrict police use of facial recognition technology: councillor

  Montreal police said through a spokesperson they have no comment on the proposed motion but they follow all laws governing their operations and investigations.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2020
• Montreal passes motion to stop random police checks. What’s next?

  Premier François Legault expressed surprise that the practice of random police checks was being used at all.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2019
• Black Coalition of Quebec says profiling class action against Montreal police a ‘victory for justice’

  The Black Coalition of Quebec currently estimates it will have about 150 people joining the lawsuit.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2019
• Montreal police department presents action plan to improve race relations

  While the SPVM was making a case to end racial profiling, the Black Coalition of Quebec has submitted a $4 Million class action lawsuit against the police department.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2018
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• Quebec forum on diversity lacking ethnic representation

  There is a visible lack of ethnic representation at a forum on diversity in Quebec.

  Politics

  Dec 5, 2017
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• Quebec group pushes Ottawa to recognize former slave burial site

  A Quebec cemetery where black slaves are believed to be buried should be formally recognized as a historical site, say a black rights group and some Montreal city councillors.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2016