Federal ministers and MPs should clearly reaffirm that equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to public health, research excellence, and professional regulation—not optional political preferences.
Education and research institutions must take a strong stand against anti-Black racism, and work tirelessly to eliminate its effects on Canadians.
The upcoming federal elections are a chance to motivate political participation and empower Black Canadians to exercise their democratic rights.
The rise of anti-woke rhetoric in Canada—which appears to mirror movements in the United States—is potentially harmful to this country’s economic prosperity, and public health.