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Join Us in Person for the Black Class ACtion Court Hearing

Bring your voice. Bring your support. Together we can make history.

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  • Nov 06, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Toronto, 180 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3L7, Canada
    Join us in person for the Black Class Action Court Hearing. This court hearing will determine if this lawsuit can move forward. Your presence matters. Let’s send a powerful message: We won’t back down.
  • Nov 07, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Toronto, 180 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3L7, Canada
    Join us in person for the Black Class Action Court Hearing. This court hearing will determine if this lawsuit can move forward. Your presence matters. Let’s send a powerful message: We won’t back down.
  • Nov 08, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Toronto, 180 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3L7, Canada
    Join us in person for the Black Class Action Court Hearing. This court hearing will determine if this lawsuit can move forward. Your presence matters. Let’s send a powerful message: We won’t back down.
  • Nov 05, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Toronto, 180 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3L7, Canada
    Join us in person for the Black Class Action Court Hearing. This court hearing will determine if this lawsuit can move forward. Your presence matters. Let’s send a powerful message: We won’t back down.
  • Nov 04, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Toronto, 180 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3L7, Canada
    Join us in person for the Black Class Action Court Hearing. This court hearing will determine if this lawsuit can move forward. Your presence matters. Let’s send a powerful message: We won’t back down.

Click here to register for virtual access to the court hearing and support remotely.

Our Goal

To achieve a fair and equitable future for all Canadians, where Black public service workers are treated with respect, dignity, and equality.

Our Demands

Establish a compensation fund for Black employees impacted by discrimination.

Form a Black Equity Commission to 
implement change and hold government accountable.​

Ensure equitable representation of Black Canadians at all levels of public service.

Issue a formal apology from the Prime Minister for past injustices.

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Take Action

For over 50 years, Black public service workers in Canada have faced systemic racism and discrimination from their own government. It’s time to hold the Canadian government accountable and demand justice. Use your voice to end these injustices and ensure fair treatment for all.

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Email the Government

Click here to call on PM Trudeau, AG Virani, Treasury Board President Anita Anand and your MP to take action

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Tweet for Justice

Click here to raise your voice and tweet at Canada's leaders to demand action​

CAROLINE LAYNE: 37 YEARS WITH RCMP - NO PROMOTION
Black Class Action Secretariat

CAROLINE LAYNE: 37 YEARS WITH RCMP - NO PROMOTION

Our Shared Wins So Far

With your support, the Black Class Action has driven real change in Canada’s public service. Join us to keep pushing for justice.

Increasing Black Leadership

On January 22, 2021, a directive was issued to increase the number of Black leaders in the federal public service.

Fairer Hiring Practices: Reducing Bias

On July 7, 2021, changes were made to the Public Service Employment Act to ensure hiring and promotions are fair and merit-based.

$49M for Mental Health and Career Support

In 2022 and 2023, over $49M was dedicated to mental health support and career development programs for Black public service employees.

Employment Equity

Act Review

A review of the Employment Equity Act started in 2023 to update the law and promote fair opportunities for Black and marginalized workers.

This is a collective movement powered by public servants, unions, NGOs, and allies across Canada. Join the movement to push for a just and inclusive Canada.

Contact us to learn more and find out how you can help.

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