Racial discrimination

Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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Sunday, March 21, 2021

Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination , we reaffirm our commitment to end racism and racial discrimination in all its forms, and we reflect on the work left to do to build a fairer and more equitable country.

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  • Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination , we reaffirm our commitment to end racism and racial discrimination in all its forms, and we reflect on the work left to do to build a fairer and more equitable country.
  • The pandemic has also propelled Anti-Asian hate and discrimination, both here at home and around the world.
  • This crisis is a stark reminder that racism and systemic discrimination disrupt lives, undermine people's health and wellbeing, and are key drivers of inequality.
  • "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I encourage Canadians to stand up against racism, discrimination, and xenophobia, whenever and wherever they occur.

Steelworkers Host First Online Commemoration for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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Friday, June 19, 2020

The Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council invites all residents to a commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

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  • The Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council invites all residents to a commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
  • WHAT: Online commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
  • We are very fortunate to live in a city as diverse as ours, said Darren Green, President of the Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council.
  • The celebration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will be streamed live from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Hamiltonsteelworkersareacouncil/?ref=bookmarks and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/home .

Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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Saturday, March 21, 2020

OTTAWA, March 21, 2020 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:

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  • OTTAWA, March 21, 2020 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
    "Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination , we reflect on the progress made in Canada and around the world to end all forms of racial discrimination.
  • We also acknowledge the work we still need to do so that everyone can live in a world where their rights are respected and they have an equal opportunity to succeed.
  • "To achieve the goal of a just and equal future, we first need to listen.
  • When we follow the advice of leaders, role models, and community members, we can make real progress.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

OTTAWA, March 21, 2019 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:

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  • OTTAWA, March 21, 2019 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
    "Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination , we reflect on the progress we have made as a global community to end racial discrimination in all of its forms.
  • We also turn to the work left to do so that everyone's rights are respected no matter their race, colour, ethnicity, or national origin.
  • "Activists around the globe have long led the fight against racial discrimination across the generations and from country to country.
  • It's thanks to their leadership their courage, their vision, and their tenacity that we have seen real progress toward a just and equal future.