Feds should use anti-racism strategy to tackle anti-Asian sentiments in wake of pandemic, say experts

The feds should ask jurisdictions to gather more data on race, language, and economic status to better illuminate how the virus is affecting certain populations, says Fo Niemi, executive director of Montreal-based Centre for Research-Action on Race Relations.

Diversity and Inclusion Minister Bardish Chagger's mandate letter charges her with expanding the feds' anti-racism strategy and ensuring that community programs conform to the goals set out in the strategy.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY PALAK MANGAT

May 20, 2020

Amid reports of a rise in anti-Asian racism driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, some advocates and critics are calling on the federal government to use its anti-racism strategy to respond to those threats, with experts saying it should redirect funds to more targeted ini...

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