Anti racism

Emancipation Day: The Transatlantic Slave Trade in Canada, to the Black Class Action

August 1, 2023
Although no slave ship docked on Canadian shores, the transatlantic slave trade and other forms of enslavement existed in Canada for more than 200 years. Today, we reflect on the devastating history of slavery and the legacy of racism that Black, Caribbean, and people of African descent and Indigenous people, particularly women, continue to experience today.

PSAC’s Anti-Racism Action Plan: meaningful change means real action – not just words

June 2, 2023
In 2021, PSAC launched the Anti-Racism Action Plan to review how our union serves, mobilizes, engages and represents Indigenous, Black, Asian and racialized members and works to address harm and build a truly anti-racist union. 

PSAC continues to push for change at the Canadian Human Rights Commission

June 2, 2023
Last month, PSAC made a presentation to the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights on anti-Black racism, sexism and systemic discrimination in the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC), and more broadly throughout the federal public service.  

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