CT355 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Ontario Human Rights Commission, Viola Desmond, Concrete Category
12 Feb 2016
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In a society defined by its commitment to an inclusive. Multiculturalism, many believe that the presence of racism is a blot on canada 61. For racialized minorities, racism is so hardwired into the very fabric of society that it"s inextricably linked to canada"s emergence. Others argue that reference to racism in canada depends on how narrowly or broadly the term is defined 62. The usa and canada could also be defined as racist societies prior to the mid 1950"s 63. The watershed agreement of 2000 finalized the nisga"a settlement, thereby establishing a third tier of aboriginal governance alongside the provincial and federal 64. The institutionalized multiculturalism has catapulted canada into the global spotlight as a blueprint for democratic governance. Page 64: examples of racism in canadian history. Instead of improvement, indicators suggest the opposite 66. The ontario human rights commission (2005) pulled out no punches in pointing out the reality behind this fa ade.
