Certain racialized groups face systemic and intersectional barriers and prejudices that disproportionally impact them i.e. anti-black racism
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Did Canada use facial-recognition software to strip two refugees of their status? A court wants better answers
Nicholas Keung The Star Mon., Sept. 19, 2022
Canadian authorities can’t just brush off allegations that they are using facial-recognition software to discredit asylum-seekers, a court has ruled.
The decision by the Federal Court comes in a case that has cast a spotlight on the…
Published September 20, 2022
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Canadians who aren't white say border agents discriminate against them as they return home
Joanne Roberts · CBC News · Posted: Sep 16, 2022
Canadians who aren't white say they're discriminated against at the Canadian border, and they believe it's because of their race.
A 33-year-old woman from Winnipeg said she's gone through a full range of experiences at the border…
Published September 16, 2022
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Representation matters: Black youth talk about the power of connection and community
CBC Communications · Posted: Sep 14, 2022
There was a sense of comfort, empowerment, and belonging for the 400 Black youth who recently gathered in Halifax during the National Black Canadians Summit.
As author and educator Moashella Shortte said: "There is joy in the coming…
Published September 15, 2022
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Canada agrees to resettle Afghans held in UAE facility, sources say
Alexander Cornwell and Jonathan Landay Reuters September 8th 2022
Canada will accept some 1,000 Afghans who fled the Taliban takeover of their homeland and have been held for months in a makeshift refugee centre in the United Arab Emirates awaiting resettlement to the United…
Published September 12, 2022
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Door opens to Chatham-Kent’s agricultural workers
Oct 19, 2021 - There has been broad praise for changes to Canada’s immigration policy announced earlier this year that provide a path to permanent residency for temporary foreign workers – including agricultural workers.
In Chatham-Kent, workers the Caribbean, Latin America and…
Published October 19, 2021
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Canada needs to do better for Black refugees and immigrants
Black refugees from Africa still face barriers to integration and long processing times.
In 1951, Canada did not sign the newly adopted UN Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. It feared the United Nations treaty would limit its ability to deport communists and others…
Published August 6, 2021
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Government of Canada highlights support for approximately 1,300 projects under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative
August 4, 2021 - Toronto, Ontario - Employment and Social Development Canada
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, highlighted federal investments of up to $96 million through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative.
Thi…
Published August 6, 2021
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Government of Canada and City of Toronto partner with Elevate to support underrepresented workers in tech sector
June 3, 2021 – Toronto, OntarioThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, announced an investment of over $5.8 million for Elevate to launch a new and innovative job success program…
Published June 4, 2021
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Government of Canada empowering Black Canadian communities
The Government of Canada recognizes the contributions of Black Canadians and acknowledges the significant and unique challenges that Black communities face.
Published November 24, 2020
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Federal Support Towards New Youth Initiative Tackling Online Hate
The Government of Canada is committed to taking action against online hate and preventing the promotion of racism and violence.
Published October 20, 2020