Groundbreaking Report Exposes Systemic Anti-Black Discrimination in Canada’s Federal Public Service
November 8, 2024 - TORONTO — A groundbreaking new report uncovers an alarming pattern of systemic anti-Black discrimination within...
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Jul 29
Shocking Internal Report Exposes Rampant Discrimination At The Head of Canada's Public Service
OTTAWA, JULY 29, 2024 – Today, the Coalition Against Workplace Discrimination released an internal report obtained through the Access to...
Jul 3
Joint Statement on the Chief Commissioner Birju Dattani by Human Rights Groups
We welcome the Department of Justice’s investigation into this matter, and implore outside groups to reserve judgment until it is completed.
Jun 14
New Leadership Appointed At CHRC Amidst International Review: Coalition Urges Immediate Reforms
TORONTO, June 14, 2024 – The Minister of Justice, Arif Virani, has named Birju Dattani as the new Chief Commissioner of the Canadian...
Jun 11
Canadian Human Rights Commission Under Investigation by International Body Over Anti-Black Discrimination
For Immediate Release OTTAWA, June 11, 2024 – In a landmark decision, the international body that hands out human rights accreditations...
Apr 25
BCAS Launches Global Network at the United Nations
Geneva, Switzerland, April 19, 2024 – The Black Class Action Secretariat (BCAS) successfully convened the Global Strategic Litigation and...
Feb 26
BCAS Coalition Files Complaint Against The Canadian Human Rights Commission: Demands Accountability
For Immediate Release OTTAWA, February 26, 2024 – In an unprecedented move to address systemic discrimination within the Federal Public...
Feb 21
BCAS Responds to Government's Announcement on Support for Black Public Service Employees
OTTAWA, February 21, 2024 – The Black Class Action Secretariat (BCAS) acknowledges the government's recent initiative aimed at supporting...
Feb 21
BCAS Announces Advisory Board
OTTAWA, February 21, 2024 – The Black Class Action Secretariat (BCAS), a leader in the fight against anti-Black racism in Canada, is...
Feb 1
BCAS Commemorates Black History Month with Reflection on Achievements and Ongoing Challenges
Ottawa, ON, February 1, 2024 – As Black History Month begins, the Black Class Action Secretariat (BCAS) reflects on its significant...
Feb 1
BCAS Announces New Board of Directors
BCAS Announces New Board of Directors.
Dec 14, 2023
Black Class Action Secures Major Victory for Workers
OTTAWA, December 14, 2023 – In a monumental step forward for equity and inclusion in Canada, the Black class action lawsuit, and the work...
Nov 10, 2023
BCAS Exposes Systemic Discrimination Against Black Workers At UN Human Rights Review of Canada
Geneva, Switzerland - November 8, 2023. The Black Class Action Secretariat (BCAS) is at the forefront of an international effort during...
Nov 1, 2023
African Nova Scotian Justice Institute Stands in Solidarity with Black Public Service Employees
NOVA SCOTIA, November 1, 2023 - The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute (ANSJI) has issued a powerful letter of support for the Black...
Oct 31, 2023
BCAS Calls for Policy Changes to Ensure Restorative Justice
Ottawa, October 31, 2023 — The Black Class Action Secretariat (BCAS) acknowledges the recent announcement of experts for the Restorative...
Oct 19, 2023
Auditor General Slams Public Service for Continued Discrimination
October 19, 2023 OTTAWA - The Auditor General released a scathing report on diversity and inclusion in the federal public service. The...
Oct 17, 2023
BCAS Urges UN High Commissioner to Address Systemic Human Rights Violations in Canada
The BCAS was honored to meet with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, during his visit to Canada from...
Jul 31, 2023
The Michaëlle Jean Foundation Supports BCAS
July 31, 2023 OTTAWA - The Michaëlle Jean Foundation and Co-founder, The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, have called on the Government...
Mar 30, 2023
Federal Government Allocates $45.9M to Establish a Mental Health Fund for Black Workers
The Black Class Action Secretariat (BCAS) welcomes the allocation of $45.9 million to create a mental health for Black employees.
Mar 27, 2023
Canada’s unions call for federal government to settle Black Class Action lawsuit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2023 OTTAWA – The Black Class Action Secretariat and several major unions representing over 3 million...
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