Heard On The Hill

Black Canadians’ stories of political life recorded in new study and podcast

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Former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, left, Liberal leadership candidate and ex-MP Frank Baylis, and ISG Senator Bernadette Clement took part in the Black on the Ballot study, sharing their experiences as Black elected officials in Canada.Photograph courtesy CNW Group/Celina Caesar-Chavannes; handout photo, and by Jason McNamara Framed photography

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BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

January 22, 2025

On the eve of Black History Month, a new research project and accompanying podcast are shining a light on the experiences of Black Canadians who’ve run for public office. It’s a subject that’s never been studied before, and its release couldn’t be more timely as a fe...

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