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The Pervasive Reality of Anti-Black Racism in Canada

The Pervasive Reality of Anti-Black Racism in Canada

Civic Action

March 30, 2022

While Canadians often believe that our country is a model when it comes to inclusion, the hard truth is we have a long way to go toward achieving equity for the Black population in Canada. A new review and compilation of the available data by BCG and CivicAction demonstrate the depth and pervasiveness of anti-Black racism in Canada, and how systemic racism against Black individuals appears across their full lifecycle in areas like education, employment, healthcare, and policing.