Black advocates call out Carney government for excluding them from diversity council
Advocates say the new council lacks Black voices and should explicitly address anti-Black racism, citing federal reviews that found persistent barriers for Black workers.
- Advocates for Black Canadians say the Carney government's new inclusivity council excludes Black people, reinforcing barriers they face.
- MP Jean Augustine and others criticized the government for snubbing the accomplishments of Black Canadians and not prioritizing the fight against anti-Black racism.
- Critics argued that the council should be more autonomous, have Black representation, and explicitly address anti-Black racism within its mandate.
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Jean Augustine Joins National Leaders in Calling for Black Representation and Anti-Black Racism Mandate on New Federal Advisory Council
JEAN AUGUSTINE JOINS NATIONAL LEADERS IN CALLING FOR BLACK REPRESENTATION AND ANTI-BLACK RACISM MANDATE ON NEW FEDERAL ADVISORY COUNCIL...
UPDATE - The Honourable Jean Augustine to Join National Leaders in Calling for Black Representation on New Federal Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honourable Jean Augustine, PC, CM, CBE, former Member of Parliament and the first Black woman elected to the House of Commons of Canada, will join national leaders at a press conference to react to the Government of Canada's newly announced Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion.
UPDATE – The Honourable Jean Augustine to Join National Leaders in Calling for Black Representation on New Federal Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honourable Jean Augustine, PC, CM, CBE, former Member of Parliament and the first Black woman elected to the House of Commons of Canada, will join national leaders at a press conference…
Brampton Guardian
The Honourable Jean Augustine to Join National Leaders in Calling for Black Representation on New Federal Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honourable Jean Augustine, PC, CM, CBE, former Member of Parliament and the first Black woman elected to the House of Commons of Canada, will join national leaders at a press conference…
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