“With a significant South Asian population, Brampton's recognition of caste as a protected category acknowledges the lived experiences of Dalit communities.”
“I thought things are better in Canada. It was naïve of me to believe so,” said councillor Sav Dhaliwal.
In B.C. and Ontario, organizations are taking steps to fight caste-based discrimination. The decisions are contentious in South Asian diaspora groups.
Updated: ‘Historic’ motion to address caste discrimination approved by Toronto District School Board
"There is an insidious form of casteism that exists but no one talks about," says Chinnaiah Jangam, a history professor and author.
In this week’s round-up of what’s been making headlines in Canada’s ethnic media: The Liberal government is set to repeal Bill C-24;