And, as I’ll discuss later, evidence suggests that when we address the systems that harm Black people, others benefit, too. But I believe it’s critical to understand and take meaningful action now toward greater racial equity for Black people, who have suffered the consequences of systemic racism in the United States for more than 400 years. Make no mistake: Equity is critical for all races and all identity groups. Why focus on the Black community? In our society we also witness discrimination and violence against women, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Latinx people. Why equity? Simply put, it’s because equity isn’t just about efforts, it’s about results - measurable, meaningful outcomes in the lives of our people, our communities, our country, and our world. That process has crystallized my belief that, as business leaders, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to commit to collective action in advancing racial equity. Over the past year, I’ve continued to listen and to learn more about the systemic bias and racism that plagues the Black community. Nor would I be able to comprehend the reality that if my children were Black, they would be more likely to contract Covid-19, more likely to be underemployed, more likely to experience job loss, and more likely to experience discrimination in the workplace. The Black experience in this country is truly unparalleled.”Īs the mother of a white son and daughter in that same age range, I cannot imagine what it would be like to fear for my children’s lives every time they go for a jog, step into a grocery store, or hang out in a park. I received a note from a Deloitte colleague who wrote, “As a mother to 26- and 24-year-old Black men and an 18-year-old daughter, I am never without fear that they will encounter something akin to the travesties we see in communities of color on a regular basis. One conversation in particular sticks with me. Like many other executives, I invested significant time listening to professionals within my organization and outside of it to understand their experiences at work and in the world, and what I can do to improve it. 26, 2022.More than a year has passed since many corporate leaders made bold commitments about diversity, equity, and inclusion. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. "We've heard the advocacy from the criminal defence bar that there needs to be changes to how they're compensated. "We're willing to have conversations about whether there needs to be increases in the tariff or whether there needs to be changes to the financial eligibility guidelines, but I think that's a next step after the review in October is completed,'' Shandro said. Shandro says he's sympathetic to the lawyers' position and is willing to discuss future changes, but only after the review is complete. He said Legal Aid has enough money and his department is monitoring to make sure people who need the service have access to justice. Shandro told reporters in Calgary that a review of the Legal Aid Alberta system will be completed next month and he's not going to undermine it by taking action now. The lawyers escalated Monday by withdrawing all services and refusing to take any new cases. 8 by refusing to accept certain bail and duty counsel files from legal aid. Organizations representing lawyers in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and southern Alberta began job action Aug. Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro says the province does not want to undermine a review of Legal Aid to satisfy criminal defence lawyers who have taken job action over the amount they're compensated.
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