Canada should formally apologize for its role in the trafficking and enslavement of Africans, according to the country’s largest provincial labour federation.… …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Federal report shows gains for Black public servants, persons with disabilities
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat tabled its annual employment equity report in Parliament on March 26, showing increased representation of Black… …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionOpinion
We need to talk about how Black women educators experience burnout and care
By Nadia Clarke Cordick When I began teaching, I was the only Black educator on staff at my Ontario school. In addition …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Black public servants gain expanded mental health, leadership supports under Ottawa’s action plan
The federal government has tripled the number of Black mental health professionals available to public servants and launched three new programs targeting… …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionEmployment LawFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Advocate urges feds to update equity act, settle class action with Black employees
By Catherine Morrison An advocate is urging the federal government to update equity legislation for Black employees and to drop its fight against… …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Manitoba opens grant program for Black-owned businesses
Manitoba has launched a new grant program aimed at supporting Black entrepreneurs and small business owners across the province, with applications now… …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Black Canadians see workplace equity gains, but racism persists: survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMost Black Canadians believe their employers have delivered on promises to create more equitable workplaces, but a majority continue to face racism… …

