By Sarah Ritchie in Ottawa The federal government has settled a class-action lawsuit with military members who were subjected to racism during their time …
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Health care worker in Manitoba fired for ‘racist’ Facebook post about homicide victims
By Dave Baxter | Winnipeg Sun A rural Manitoba health-care worker has lost their job, after making online comments critical of a landfill search for …
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Alberta driver’s firing over racist remarks, violent threats upheld by arbitrator
A driver’s termination for alleged racist comments and violent threats — including stating “I hate blacks,” raising his arm and saying “white …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Report details anti-Black racism in the public service, calls for commissioner
By Alessia Passafiume in Ottawa A government-funded report says Black executives within the public service are subjected to harassment and intimidation, career stagnation, unjust …
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Nova Scotia municipalities to lead in tackling systemic hate, racism under new law
Municipalities and villages in Nova Scotia will be the first public bodies required to develop plans to address systemic hate, inequity, and …
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British Columbia has announced an open call for individuals interested in joining its Provincial Committee on Anti-Racism. This new committee will play …
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A new helpline has been introduced in British Columbia to support individuals who witness or experience racist incidents. The Racist Incident Helpline, …
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United Church pauses minister admissions to address racism in appointment process
Clergy from other denominations, and predominantly other countries, transfer into the United Church of Canada each year through a process known as …