The march took place a day ahead of the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
This month marks two years since the world declared a pandemic that revealed countless societal inequities. Still, migrant workers in Canada who have been on the front lines without permanent resident status say “status for all” and an end to racism is long overdue.
Jane was one of several migrant advocates who joined the Migrant Rights Network’s rally at Larry Sefton Park and marched to Queen’s Park Sunday afternoon ahead of the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21. On Sunday hundreds in Toronto marched 1.6 kilometres to represent the 1.6 million non-permanent residents advocates say are in Canada, calling for status so they may access health care, education and labour rights. As well, 19 other actions took place elsewhere in Canada and Jamaica.
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