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The Canadian Race Relations Foundation Endorses the intervention of the
Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse
in the case of Joel Debellefeuille in Quebec Superior Court Toronto: October 20, 2011-The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) endorses the intervention of the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse in the case of Joel Debellefeuille in Quebec Superior Court. Records show that Debellefeuille was stopped on two occasions while driving his BMW because of the colour of his skin. In the first stop, the Police officer's report stated: "The car belonged to a certain Debellefeuille Joel, a Black man which did not correspond, at first sight, to the owner. Debellefeuille sounds like a Quebecois family name and not from another origin." As we are celebrating “Citizenship Week” we are reminded that all citizens are equal, regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious or linguistic background.
There is no place for racial profiling in our society, and that includes our public institutions such as law enforcement agencies. “We acknowledge the leadership of the Commission des droits de la personne ete des droits de la jeunesse in confronting racial profiling and discrimination in Quebec. The Foundation will monitor this case closely, because it is about time to put an end to racial profiling in our society”, said Ayman Al-Yassini, CRRF Executive Director. |
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Toronto, October 17, 2011: The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) joins Canadians in celebrating “Citizenship Week” (Oct. 17-23). Through knowledge, commitment to and the preservation of the rights and responsibilities associated with Canadian citizenship, all Canadians will feel a greater sense and appreciation of belonging. |
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The Association for Canadian Studies and the Canadian Ethnic Studies Association 2nd Annual Conference Ottawa, Ontario, September 30 to October 1 2011
Marriott hotel, 100 Kent Street
Saturday, October 1, 2011
1:45 – 3:00 pm
Multiculturalism, Human Rights and Canadian Identity Cartier II Room
Multiculturalism has been a cornerstone of Canadian society for 40 years. It is premised on the concept that all citizens are equal, and they can maintain their identities, take pride in their ancestry and do so without undercutting their sense of belonging to Canada. Public opinion surveys generally reveal that Canadians are supportive of the principle of multiculturalism ). However the nature and depth of this support is often the object of debate. Also there is often some uncertainty around how the theory of multiculturalism is applied when it comes to issues of human rights and discrimination.
This panel discusses the impact of multiculturalism on human rights from the perspectives of four institutional champions of Canadian human rights. More specifically, the panel will address:
- the relationship between multiculturalism and human rights
- the difference between multiculturalism and interculturalism
- how to accommodate multiculturalism within a framework of common values
Chair: Ayman Al-Yassini, Canadian Race Relations Foundation
Gaetan Cousineau, Commission des droits de la personne et de la jeunesse, Québec
Judge David M. Arnot, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
Barbara Hall, Ontario Human Rights Commission
Maxwell Yalden, former diplomat and senior public servant, and author Download Program Register |
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A New Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) Program Funded By:
The Department of Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism Canada
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is pleased to announce the launch of a new program, Interfaith and Belonging: A Civic Education and Engagement Initiative, supported by funding from the Department of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada. This initiative will promote dialogue and civic engagement among and between faith-based communities. The program’s objective is to enhance the civic participation and responsibility of different communities in Canada and to strengthen a sense of belonging in Canada. |
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