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FeaturedImmigrationWeekend Read
Alberta immigrants say they’re seeing an uptick in anger, rise of racist narratives
By Fakiha Baig Alberta resident Shamaila Akram says she can handle the increase in racial slurs and derogatory comments being thrown at her, …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
B.C. racist incident helpline connects more than 800 callers to support services in first year
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBritish Columbia‘s racist incident helpline handled 807 calls in its first year of operation, with nearly 94% of callers reporting their needs …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
New research highlights racial equity gaps in B.C. public sector, workforce
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberIndigenous and racialized employees remain significantly under-represented in leadership roles and over-represented in lower-level positions within British Columbia’s public service, according to …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
New guideline aims to help employers address race discrimination in New Brunswick
The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission has released a new guideline aimed at helping employers, housing providers, and service organizations identify and …
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Employment LawFeatured
Ottawa settles class-action lawsuit by military members who alleged racism in uniform
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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Employment LawFeatured
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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Employment LawFeatured
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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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
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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