Racism in Canada
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‘Be an ally’: Black public servants facing ‘trauma’ amid class action, says organizerA lawsuit statement of claim says equity measures taken to date by the government have 'merely masked the increasing disparity, exclusion and marginalization of Black Canadians.'CanadaSep 25
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Feds taking action over ‘disturbing’ tweets by anti-racism project consultantFederal Diversity Minister Ahmed Hussen has asked Canadian Heritage to 'look closely at the situation' after what he called 'unacceptable behaviour' by Laith Marouf.CanadaAug 19
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Canada must be ‘vigilant’ about race replacement conspiracy threat: ministerThe race replacement conspiracy theory is gaining attention for the role it may have played in a racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y.CanadaMay 19
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Canada must confront white supremacist ‘trash’ after racist Buffalo shooting: expertsA deadly mass shooting in Buffalo targeting Black Americans has sent shockwaves in Canada, where hate crime and antisemitism are on the rise.CanadaMay 16
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Canada’s government can’t be ‘neutral umpire’ in fight against Islamophobia: expertsThe emergency summit was called in response to a recent string of violent attacks that have injured or killed Muslim Canadians.CanadaJul 22, 2021
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Black public servant files complaint over alleged ‘slaves’ remark by supervisorThe remark was reportedly made in November 2019, said Monica Agard, who has worked at the Immigration and Refugee Board in Toronto since 1990.CanadaJul 19, 2021
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‘I still can’t believe that is the Alberta I grew up in’: Muslim Canadian shocked by racist attacksA hate crimes researcher says Canadians must learn how and where to report racism in their community.CanadaMay 6, 2021
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Canadian government must act to end anti-Black racism in public service, advocates sayThe national president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada said anti-Black racism in the federal public service is widespread.CanadaMay 2, 2021
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What is a hate crime? Lawyers across Canada define the termWith an increase of racist attacks aimed at Asian Canadians during the pandemic many are left to wonder what recourse there is when it comes to Canada’s justice system.CanadaApr 25, 2021
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Canadians must stand up against ‘unacceptable’ rise in anti-Asian racism: ministerHorrific recent attacks on members of the Asian community in the U.S. and Canada put a grim spotlight on the massive spike in hate crimes and violence over the last year.CanadaApr 4, 2021
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