Commentary by Jagdeesh Mann in Vancouver, BC Earlier this year, Rena Heer, a former reporter for CTV and CP24 in Toronto, hosted a gathering at…
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Tag: visible minorities
Canadian Pharma: Know Your Patient
Commentary by Rohit Phillips in Aurora, Ontario The fast-growing multicultural consumer segment of Canada represents a potential opportunity for pharmaceutical companies, especially if they can…
View More Canadian Pharma: Know Your PatientWhy Quebec—and Canada—Needs More Black Voices in Media
by John Delva in Montreal Blacks make up Montreal’s largest visible minority. According to the 2011 census, 147,100 live in the city. Why, then, are there…
View More Why Quebec—and Canada—Needs More Black Voices in MediaEthnic Parents Hold Unique Perspectives on J-School
by Marcus Medford in Toronto International students and children of immigrants say pursuing post-secondary studies in journalism can motivate both encouragement and opposition from their…
View More Ethnic Parents Hold Unique Perspectives on J-SchoolResearch Watch #8: The Same Canada?
by Priya Ramanujam in Scarborough Members of visible-minority groups have a stronger sense of loyalty to federal government than provincial government, reports a new study…
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Losing #CdnImm Candidates Share Lessons Learned
by Eddie Ameh in Ottawa While Canada’s recent federal election resulted in more visible minorities being elected to Parliament than ever before, many also lost…
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On the Road to Democratic Journalism
by Catherine Murray, NCM Ombudsperson, in Vancouver This has been an historic election – one which journalists, academics and party strategists will be decoding for…
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Burying the Burn of the Niqab Debate
by iPolitics editorial team Multiculturalism should be off-limits in Canadian politics. No party should leverage prejudice against minorities – visible or otherwise – in a…
View More Burying the Burn of the Niqab DebateVisible Minority Candidates Step Up
by Andrew Griffith in Ottawa Is the increased number of “visible minorities” being reflected in party candidates? Which ridings are these candidates running in? And do…
View More Visible Minority Candidates Step UpCalling for Racial Health Equity in Canada
by Lucy Slavianska in Toronto “Racism and racial health inequities are a hidden and serious concern with detrimental consequences for all people in Canada.” This…
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