COMMENTARY: White supremacy’s insidious presence in our elections
White supremacy has made its way into mainstream public discourse in Canada, becoming an insidious danger to our democracy, says Amira Elghawaby. Continue reading
Canada Racism
Jagmeet Singh confronted by man who tells him: ‘Cut your turban off’
“This is Canada. You can do whatever you like,” Singh responded. Continue reading
Racism can become a political flashpoint — advocates say it needs to be a conversation
It’s the latest controversy in a federal election campaign that has, at times, focused on racism. Continue reading
Canada has a discrimination problem when it comes to hiring — here’s why
According to the study, discrimination levels were highest in France and Sweden. Canada and the U.K. tied for third. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Why the U.S. should be outraged over Canada’s MMIWG report, too
Margaret Moss, an American Indian woman living in Canada, says the disappearance of indigenous women and girls is a problem on both sides of the border. Continue reading
Some Canadians still believe harmful stereotypes about Muslims and Jews: poll
Three in 10 Canadians believe Muslims follow Sharia law instead of Canadian law, a recent poll found. Continue reading
Halifax residents react to Ipsos poll on racism
“We need to smash those stereotypes and see the humanity in each and every one of us,” said one Halifax resident. Continue reading
3 reasons why anti-blackness still exists in multicultural cities like Toronto
After a Chinese restaurant in Toronto is found to have discriminated against a black customer, experts weigh in on why anti-blackness still exists in marginalized communities. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Was John A. Macdonald racist — or just a product of his time?
Were the first PM’s views any different from those Canadians he represented 150 years ago? Continue reading
Canadians are concerned about the rise of racism, new survey says
72 per cent of respondents also believed there has been an increasing climate of hatred and fear towards Muslims in Canada and that it will get worse. Continue reading