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What was this engagement about?
The Province is developing broader anti-racism legislation that builds on the Anti-Racism Data Act (ARDA), which became law in June 2022. This legislation will address the broader challenges of systemic racism, inequity and discrimination in B.C.
This anti-racism legislation is being co-developed and informed by Indigenous Peoples and other racialized communities.
The legislation is set to be introduced in Spring 2024.
Engagement timelines: June 5 to September 30, 2023
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How to participate
The following were opportunities to contribute your perspective to the development of anti-racism legislation.
What they heard reports
The engagement reports include feedback from the online questionnaire, discussions with racialized people led by community organizations, and targeted consultation and co-development with the First Nations Leadership Council, the Alliance of BC Modern Treaty Nations, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres and Métis Nation British Columbia.
Online public questionnaire
Share your perspectives in a short questionnaire open to all British Columbians. Take the questionnaire by September 30, 2023 at 4pm.
Community-led public engagement
Indigenous, Black and other racialized people, as well as racialized people from faith-based and 2SLGBTQ+ communities were invited to participate in community-led engagements throughout the province.
Community Conversations
To support communities and organizations wanting to host their own conversations, community grants were available up to $5000. The grant application process was open until July 4, 2023.
Next steps
Your feedback will help us understand people’s experience of racism within government programs and services and how to address the barriers and omissions that disadvantage Indigenous, Black and other racialized people when trying to get the help they need.
Commitment to Anti-Racism
The Government of B.C. is committed to addressing racism and to ensuring this engagement process is anti-racist and safeguards human rights. Disrespectful and racist comments will not be accepted or considered and will be removed from the engagement record. Please ensure comments are constructive and focused for this engagement.
How can I access support?
Government acknowledges that discussing, documenting, and relaying direct and indirect experiences of racism can be difficult. ResilienceBC offers resources on how to respond to and report hate crimes and incidents.
Message from Parliamentary Secretary Mable Elmore
“Help hold government to account for addressing systemic racism. Please share your experience and thoughts on racism in BC by taking the questionnaire.”
Anti-racism efforts
Learn more about other provincial anti-racism efforts
Engagement timeline
Online public questionnaire
June 5 to September 30, 2023
Community-led public engagement
July to September 30, 2023
Engagement closes
September 30, 2023
Release of Engagement Report, summarizing feedback from the engagement
March 2024
View the engagement’s what they heard reports
Anti-Racism Legislation introduced
Spring 2024