Canada Racism

• Canadian universities, colleges commit to fight anti-Black racism in schools

  Several Canadian universities and colleges are expected to sign the Scarborough Charter on Thursday in a commitment to fight anti-Black racism in schools.

  Education

  Nov 18
• Black public servant files complaint over alleged ‘slaves’ remark by supervisor

  The remark was reportedly made in November 2019, said Monica Agard, who has worked at the Immigration and Refugee Board in Toronto since 1990.

  Canada

  Jul 19
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• Canadian government must act to end anti-Black racism in public service, advocates say

  The national president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada said anti-Black racism in the federal public service is widespread.

  Canada

  May 2
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• Anti-Asian Racism: Inside Hollywood’s history of hidden hate and stereotypes

  Some Asian characters in Hollywood movies appear to be harmless from the outside, but the stereotypes on display harbour hidden hate that causes serious harm.

  Features

  Apr 25
• Canadian MPs vote to condemn Atlanta mass shooting, anti-Asian racism

  The move comes days after eight people were killed by a white gunman in Atlanta. Six of the victims were Asian American women.

  Canada

  Mar 22
• 1 in 2 people of colour have experienced online racism in Canada, survey says

  The survey also suggested that Canadians are more concerned about racism in the country and province than in their neighbourhoods.

  Canada

  Mar 21
• Police say Edmonton’s Indigenous population is ‘highly victimized’ amid rising racism in city

  "Through many years of inter-generational trauma, people have maybe not had the best response when they did ask for assistance... so why bother?"

  Crime

  Mar 3
• Over 50% of Canadians think systemic racism built into country’s institutions, poll says

  The sentiment was highest among Canadians between the ages of 18 and 54, at 57 per cent — but that number drops to 48 per cent among Canadians aged 55 and up.

  Canada

  Feb 18
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• Canada’s school systems are failing to address colonial past: educators

  Despite some reforms in the Canadian history school curriculum, educators and Indigenous peoples are calling for more change to happen.

  Perspectives

  Feb 1
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• West Island Black Community Association subjected to racial slurs in ‘Zoom-bombing’ incident

  The moderators were able to kick the unwanted guests out, but after several minutes of harassment in the meeting and chat, the impact was already felt.

  Features

  Dec 13, 2020