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Province hasn't done enough on racism, Wynne tells meeting
Premier Kathleen Wynne was met with a mix of jeers and applause when she spoke at the first meeting of the province's new anti-racism panel, which was well-attended by members of Black Lives Matter and various other community groups.
"I get that," she said to the hecklers. "This is not a new conversation and I know that ... systemic racism exists."
But the premier said she hoped those at the meeting would listen to one another with an open mind.
"I believe there are people who would like us to go at each others' throats ... I think there are people who would like to see even this meeting dissolve into anger."
The anti-racism directorate's first consultation focused on systemic racism, including anti-black racism, Islamophobia, anti-indigenous racism and racism experienced by other communities.
The premier agreed to the meeting after several BLMTO protests, including one at Queen's Park in early April and later, during this month's Pride parade.
Wynne said she believes governments haven't gone far enough to create a more equitable society.
"I understand that government institutions have not lived up to that," she said. "Part of doing my job is acknowledging that we haven't done enough."
Province hasn't done enough on racism, Wynne tells meeting - Toronto - CBC News
Province hasn't done enough on racism, Wynne tells meeting
Premier Kathleen Wynne was met with a mix of jeers and applause when she spoke at the first meeting of the province's new anti-racism panel, which was well-attended by members of Black Lives Matter and various other community groups.
"I get that," she said to the hecklers. "This is not a new conversation and I know that ... systemic racism exists."
But the premier said she hoped those at the meeting would listen to one another with an open mind.
"I believe there are people who would like us to go at each others' throats ... I think there are people who would like to see even this meeting dissolve into anger."
The anti-racism directorate's first consultation focused on systemic racism, including anti-black racism, Islamophobia, anti-indigenous racism and racism experienced by other communities.
The premier agreed to the meeting after several BLMTO protests, including one at Queen's Park in early April and later, during this month's Pride parade.
Wynne said she believes governments haven't gone far enough to create a more equitable society.
"I understand that government institutions have not lived up to that," she said. "Part of doing my job is acknowledging that we haven't done enough."
Province hasn't done enough on racism, Wynne tells meeting - Toronto - CBC News
