Five Montreal organizations representing racialized communities are seeking a meeting with the city’s new anti-racism commissioner, Maty Diop, to address concerns about the city’s diversity, equity, and inclusion policy.
After advocating for hate crimes and extremism to be prioritized in public security, the groups succeeded in having the city council vote to incorporate these issues into the policy. The City of Montreal has acknowledged the need to address various forms of racism, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, within its staff and citizens.
The organizations are now aiming to have a say in the decision-making process. Seeta Ramdass, an advisor at the Black Community Resource Centre, views this as a positive step towards protecting vulnerable communities in the city.
Notably, acts of violence in Montreal have surged since the pandemic, with nearly 600 hate incidents reported in 2024. The groups emphasize the importance of combating hate targeting different minority communities and call for a comprehensive approach to address these issues.
Keyphrase: Montreal racial equity
