Claiming their places at the edge of history

The mission to see more Black Canadians elected, appointed, and connected to government is to ensure that we have a voice and a seat at the most important decision-making tables across our country.

Witnessing ‘firsts’ like the election of House Speaker Greg Fergus highlights a powerful reality: remove the barriers, make space, and we will be there to lead, serve, and participate, writes Velma Morgan.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY VELMA MORGAN

October 23, 2023

Imagine a scenario in which the people tasked with developing solutions, solving problems, or creating opportunities have only a superficial understanding of the issues they seek to address. Now picture a process where policies and plans designed to address systemi...

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