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Prejudice with power is racism

As parliamentarians, we need to wield our power and work with Canadians to determine how we overhaul the systemic, institutional and structural racism that is deeply embedded in this country we call Canada and thereby make it a better and more just place for all.

ISG Senator Mary Jane McCallum (Manitoba), pictured in this file photo on the Hill. 'As Parliamentarians, we then have an important role to play in ensuring such institutions, many of which are overseen by the federal government, are improved and accountable when it comes to combatting racism.'The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SENATOR MARY JANE MCCALLUM

June 26, 2020

“Rats and roaches live by competition under the law of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the laws of justice and mercy.”—Wendell Berry If someone indicates that they find something to be offensive and/or racist, they are identifying an action that they perce...

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