Liberals told to be careful as feds prepare to consult on plan to combat racism
OTTAWA — The Trudeau Liberals are wading carefully into a national dialogue on combating racism and discrimination to ensure a national plan focuses on solutions, instead of sparking a contentious debate that could thwart federal efforts.
The Liberals will soon launch small-scale consultations on a national anti-racism strategy promised in February’s budget.
Canadian Heritage Minister Melanie Joly, who will oversee the work, said the government wants to “find real solutions to real problems,” particularly on fundamental rights and access to justice and jobs.
Joly said the government won’t run broad consultations on racism, opting instead to speak with different stakeholders about spending on programs outlined in the budget.