\u0027We’re just not at the point anymore where we need a whole bunch more research on it. We need tangible action,\u0027 said an official with the Canadian Anti\u002DHate Network
The money will support community-based anti-racism and anti-hate initiatives, focusing on anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, and Islamophobia.
“This new grant program will be developed collaboratively with community partners across Ontario to ensure it leads to the most effective solutions in the fight against racism and hate in our province. These much-needed solutions cannot come from government alone.” “We see grants disproportionately go towards research projects or small-scale education programs or art programs,” said Balgord.
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