Prime Minister Mark Carney says the history of Black Canadians is one of “injustice met with perseverance,” acknowledging that Canada has not always lived up to its principles of diversity. Carney made the remarks Wednesday at an event marking 30 years of Black History Month in Canada.
Inequalities Persist for Black Canadians
Speaking at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., Carney acknowledged that slavery existed in the colonies that would become Canada and that segregation continued even after slavery ended.
He stated that “inequalities persist” today, specifically citing the underrepresentation of Black entrepreneurs as business owners in Canada.
Carney announced Ottawa’s commitment to empowering Black Canadians and thanked attendees at the federal government’s reception for including him in that mission.
Jean Augustine, Canada’s first Black female member of Parliament and the person who introduced legislation recognizing February as Black History Month, urged the crowd to “carry forward the legacy of inclusion and justice.”
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