Breaking Down Racism at Work: A Perspective of Canadian Workplaces

In this panel, we're getting real about racism against Black people in Canadian workplaces. This panel delves into the pervasive issue of anti-Black racism within Canadian workplaces, exploring its intricate nature with the country's multicultural mosaic. While Canada prides

itself on its multicultural identity, the reality for Black individuals often diverges from this narrative, marked by systemic discrimination, whitewashing, and marginalization. Through a nuanced examination, the panel aims to uncover the complexities of anti-Black racism,

contextualizing it within the broader framework of Canadian multiculturalism and the definition of racism in broader understanding.

Drawing on both scholarly research and lived experiences, panellists will illustrate the ways in which anti-Black racism manifests in various organizational structures, hiring practices, and workplace dynamics. Moreover, they will dissect the subtle yet insidious mechanisms

of whitewashing, wherein Black identities are erased or diluted to conform to Eurocentric norms, perpetuating systemic inequalities.

Key discussion topics include the…