The Parliamentary Black Caucus says non-Blacks are only now realizing the scope of racism in Canada, and the group is proposing a series of measures to cut down on what they call a ‘pernicious and widespread phenomenon’
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.A group of Black parliamentarians and their allies are calling on all levels of government to take action to reduce systemic racism in Canada.
It follows a wave of protest across North America against racism and police brutality sparked by the killing of a Black man, George Floyd, by police in the U.S. last month.The Parliamentary Black Caucus says non-Blacks are only now realizing the scope of racism in Canada, and the group is proposing a series of measures to cut down on what the group calls a “pernicious and widespread phenomenon.”
“However, to rid our society of racism will require concrete actions by all levels of government to begin to make a difference.” The group also wants governments to take action to better support businesses owned and operated by Black Canadians, more Black representation in the public service and greater investments in Black culture and arts.
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