Systemic racism was a focus of Justin Trudeau’s comment today in a discussion that drew comment from the RCMP commissioner.
The PM said that the issue was so difficult to address because it requires us to “look at the very building blocks of our institutions and of our country” — which favour privileged people over all others. No promises were made … they had been made before.
Another promise made two-years ago by the RCMP relating to the MMIWG inquiry was mentioned, to examine the systemic causes of continuing violence against indigenous women and girls, and prevent and eliminate further violence. “Is that the best !” was the answer.
An amazing recommendation was made to appoint more Black Canadians to commissions, boards, Crown corporations, etc., and one wonders how many Black Canadians are currently holding such hush-hush positions ?
Finally, permit me to add:
