OntarioRacism2021 Posted August 2, 2021 Report Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) Whites Need Not Apply: Systemic Racism in 2021 Ontario has the Human Rights Code to protect people from discrimination. There are specific characteristics called Code grounds that are protected in clearly defined situations/5 social areas. Obviously, race is protected in employment. Yet, there is clear and obvious discrimination against one group of people, Whites. It has now seemingly been made legal. Take a look at this job posting for a Human Resources Advisor by the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto: a publicly funded organization. CAS Toronto JOB: HR Advisor Equity Hiring Strategy and Application Process “The Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAS of Toronto) is committed to building a skilled workforce that reflects the population of Toronto as well as the diverse communities we serve. For this specific career opportunity in support of our Equity Hiring Strategy, CAS of Toronto is inviting applications from qualified individuals who self-identify as being part of one or more of the follow under-represented groups: · racialized (visible minority) · 2SLGBTQ+ · persons with disabilities This initiative is deemed to be a Special Program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.” Discrimination The description is clear. White people are not welcome to apply. CAS Toronto is only looking for “racialized” applicants to fill this position for a Human Resources Advisor. I don’t know if they would accept a White applicant if they were disabled and/or a member of the 2SLGTBQ+ community or not. Ontario Human Rights Code: Spirit of the Act Does this seem legal? How can the law allow such obvious discrimination? The preamble of the Code is clear in that the law is written to accept every person as a member of the human family. Yes, even White people. Preamble “Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world and is in accord with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as proclaimed by the United Nations; And Whereas it is public policy in Ontario to recognize the dignity and worth of every person and to provide for equal rights and opportunities without discrimination that is contrary to law, and having as its aim the creation of a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of each person so that each person feels a part of the community and able to contribute fully to the development and well-being of the community and the Province; And Whereas these principles have been confirmed in Ontario by a number of enactments of the Legislature and it is desirable to revise and extend the protection of human rights in Ontario”. Section 14: Special programs Notice at the end of the posting, the ad claims to be complaint with the Code based on the “special programs” provision? Well, the “special program” clause was never designed to exclude and target people based on race. It is there to ensure that everyone is included and to eradicate barriers facing a specific group in a clearly defined situation. CAS Toronto is trying to use the Code to legally exclude White people from employment opportunities- not to help a marginalized group facing a unique set of systemic challenges. What the Code says Under Section 14 of the Code, it is not discrimination to put in place a program if it is designed to: · Relieve hardship or economic disadvantage · Help disadvantaged people or groups to achieve, or try to achieve, equal opportunity or · Help eliminate discrimination A program must satisfy at least one of these points to be considered a special program under the Code. There are many types of programs that might qualify. For example: · A housing co-op keeps a set number of spaces for women who are leaving abusive relationships · The government funds a job program for persons under age 25 to combat youth unemployment, because a Statistics Canada study shows that youth under 25 face higher rates of unemployment than other groups · A government-funded community legal clinic offers its services only to people with disabilities, to help them deal with some of the systemic barriers they face. Human Resources: Systemic Barriers? CAS Toronto is manipulating the law to discriminate against a group based on their race. They are not acting to help a group facing a unique hardship. Are we to believe that every non-White person, based on not being White, faces significant hardship and barriers in the Human Resources field? And, in the City of Toronto? If so, based on what evidence? In order for this discriminatory posting to be legitimate under Sec 14., it would be necessary to show that every non-White person faces economics hardships. There are no wealthy non-White people? Every non-white person faces economic hardship? There is empirical evidence to support the claim that only straight, able bodied, White people find success in human resources? Any reasonable person would recognize that this is classic discrimination. Canada has been moving away from discrimination for the past 60 years. Now we are heading in the wrong direction. In addition, for this to be legitimate, we would need to accept that every non-White person experiences marginalization and disadvantages in the Human Resources industry and, due to these empirically proven barriers, a “special program” needed to be created to eradicate the specific barriers those in that group faced. So, what barriers do every non-White face in this field? A Human resources Advisor would need to go to college for two or three years. Is this a legitimate barrier facing every non-White person? Non-White people cant go to college in Ontario in 2021? TDSB Report The Toronto District School Board produced a report that found no evidence of systemic racism or “White privilege”. The writers divided the students into three groups: White, Black, “Other”. The White students had no statistical advantage. In fact, the report found that Black people were more likely than Whites and “Other” to register for college. Also, “Other” were more likely to register for university than Whites. So, where is the systemic barrier facing non-Whites? Report Figure 8 compares the post-secondary plans of Black and White high school students in the same cohort. As the graph shows, almost half (47%) of the White students in this cohort applied to and were accepted by an Ontario university. A larger proportion of other racialized students (60%) in this cohort applied to and were accepted by an Ontario university. By contrast, only a quarter of Black students (25%) applied to and were accepted by an Ontario university. Conversely, a greater proportion of Black students applied to and were accepted by an Ontario college than their White and other racialized counterparts (21% versus 14%). Of note is the high rate at which Black students did not apply to a post-secondary institution. Black students did not apply to attend post-secondary education at almost the same rate as White students went on to university in Ontario (43% versus 47%). https://edu.yorku.ca/files/2017/04/Towards-Race-Equity-in-Education-April-2017.pdf Two-Tiered System We now have a two-tiered system. The law works for some people based on their race and the law works against some people based on their race. The Code now, as applied by the government, does not protect White people. The law does not see Whites as member sof the human family. This is dangerous. The law should be colour blind and work for everyone regardless of race, not work to promote division, discrimination, and differential treatment. There are great examples for using Sec 14. But, using it to exclude and target people because of their race is racism. Wrong, always. The government now applies legal protection to people on a tiered system based on race. Whites at the bottom. Drake would be eligible to apply for this position. A White person who grew up in the CAS foster care system with no money or family support would not be invited/welcome to apply because they were White. Does this make sense to anyone? Well this system is here. Check out these other examples. Black Community Liaison Advisor (A9941) by City of London Reference #: COL00386-1347 Position Type: Full-time Location: London, Ontario Date Posted: Jun 04, 2021 Job Description Position Overview As an effective leader with an ability to engage others, the Black Community Liaison Advisor works to develop and strengthen the City’s relationship with Black and racialized people, and representative organizations in our community. Calling upon a deep understanding and knowledge of the experience of Black and racialized people in Canada, informed by lived experience, the Black Community Liaison Advisor recommends processes and initiatives and facilitates the City’s ability to align service delivery to the identified needs of Black and racialized people and communities. In keeping with the City’s commitment to dismantle racism and oppression experienced by Black and Indigenous people, and other racialized people, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2+ communities, and women, the Black Community Liaison Advisor reports to the Director, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit, and works collaboratively with other members of the team to further develop systems, supports and accountabilities that will enable the Corporation to meet its strategic objectives. The Black Community Liaison Advisor provides expertise and advice and assists senior leaders and managers to promote accountabilities for measurable outcomes and to foster attitudes in support of equity and inclusion in our workplace. The Black Community Liaison Advisor has an in-depth knowledge of the history, institutions, policies, and culture that have shaped and impacted the lives and experiences of Black people in our community, and will support applying equity and anti-racism/anti-oppression lenses to policies, practices, programs and initiatives, after identifying systemic barriers and gaps related to equity and inclusion. The Black Community Liaison Advisor works collaboratively within the community and across the organization to establish shared understanding and values to combat/interrupt inequity, discrimination, racism and oppression, specific to marginalized individuals and communities, including Black, Indigenous people and other racialized people, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2+ communities, and women. BLACK STUDENT ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR Job position: Black Student Engagement Coordinator, Toronto, ON -identifying students on campus. As the Black Student Engagement Coordinator, your role will consist of developing, coordinating...... Job Location: Toronto, ON, CanadaSalary: $70427 per yearCompany: University of TorontoJob posted: 15 Jul 2021 Project Coordinator, Certificate Reviews Ryerson University Toronto, ON Ryerson University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Durham Regional Police: Black Officer Requested A request on the Durham Regional Police’s online “pay duty” assignment board asking for an officer who identifies as “Black” has upset some officers and has their association demanding answers. https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/warmington-asking-for-a-cop-who-identifies-as-black-upsets-drps-members City of Toronto: Anti-Black racism The City of Toronto commits more than $1.2 million in cultural and economic investments to confront anti-Black racism. The City is making multiple investments in Toronto’s Black arts and culture community and business sector to address the systemic economic, social and cultural exclusion facing Black communities in Toronto. This public money goes to Black people for being Black. https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/get-involved/community/confronting-anti-black-racism/ Canada: BEP Program The Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) is a partnership between the Government of Canada, Black-led business organizations, and financial institutions. With an investment of up to $350.8 million over four years, it will help Black Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs grow their businesses and succeed now and into the future. This public money goes to Black people, for being Black. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/150.nsf/eng/home QuARMS: Queen’s Accelerated Route to Medical School QuARMS is a unique program allowing graduating high school students to apply to Queen's Medical School after only two years of undergraduate study at Queen's without taking the MCAT. This pathway is the only one of its kind in Canada. Open exclusively to Black-identified and Indigenous students. https://meds.queensu.ca/academics/undergraduate/black-medical-students-queens-university#:~:text=QuARMS is a unique program,Black-identified and Indigenous students. Edited August 3, 2021 by OntarioRacism2021 Quote
RedDog Posted August 12, 2021 Report Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) Blacks make up about 3% of the Canadian population (13.4% stateside) yet seem to be featured in nearly half the TV commercials I’m seeing, grossly over represented. What’s more, I’m startled by the sheer number of mixed race couples in TV commercials, as though it’s normal. This strikes me as pure indoctrination of young people and weaker adults - groups progressives normally manipulate. For real fun, check out the legislation Oregon passed yesterday setting up visible minorities for certain doom in the “everyone gets a trophy” mindset. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/oregon-bill-ending-reading-and-arithmetic-requirements-before-graduation Edited August 12, 2021 by RedDog Quote
Zeitgeist Posted August 12, 2021 Report Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) I’m okay with building representation in companies and organizations to reflect the percentage of the population who are visible minorities where qualifications are equal among candidates as long as merit is the first consideration, but seeking candidates for jobs by colour is racist pure and simple. This is happening across organizations right now. The applications of white people aren’t being considered because the organization is only hiring visible minorities. This should be called out as unconstitutional and against human rights, but people are afraid to go public or question the organizations that they hope will provide employment. Edited August 12, 2021 by Zeitgeist Quote
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