Much to be desired in party outreach to marginalized, minority communities this election, say advocates

Indigenous and Black advocates say they’ve seen little in the way of targeted policy announcements so far this election, leaving them to judge parties based on their past.

Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Leader Annamie Paul. Advocates say it's still too early to tell which party is doing the best to reach out to marginalized and minority communities this election.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

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BY ALICE CHEN

September 1, 2021

Representation in politics matters, and from policies announced to the party candidates nominated, many diversity advocates who recently spoke with The Hill Times say it's still too early to tell which party is doing the best to reach out to marginalized and minority communities this electi...

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