Workplace Discrimination within Canadian Context

The assignment discusses workplace discrimination against African Canadians due to their race. Despite legal protections and constitutional guarantees of equality, racial inequalities persist in Toronto and Canada. The Employment Equity Act was passed in 1986 to address these issues. Surveys and research reveal that victims of racial discrimination at work face problems such as lack of promotions, recognition, and negative comments. To overcome these challenges, optimism, self-confidence, and hard work are essential alongside government actions.

Workplace discrimination
Due to race

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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................2
Workplace discrimination within race: Canada...........................................................................................2
Employment and racism in the work place: African Canadians...................................................................3
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................4
References...................................................................................................................................................5

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Introduction
Law is against discrimination against anyone at the workplace because of their race. Race
includes colour of skin, nationality, or cultural background. The employees need to be protected
at the workplace from any kind of discrimination at all the stages of employment. That means
that the process of selection and terms of work should be equal for all.
Workplace discrimination within race: Canada
Canada has been considered to be the most discriminating country of all. Though the legal
protection for victims of discrimination has been provided and also the constitution guarantees of
equality for all. But still, Studies show that the racial inequalities in income, health, and other
areas are still prevalent in Toronto and Canada (Logie, 2013). According to an Angus Reid poll,
32 percent Canadians agree that racism is a major problem, while 55 percent think they have got
rid of it.
Employment and racism in the work place: African Canadians
Racial discrimination at work has also been witnessed by the African Canadians since ages. For
this purpose, the “Racism, Violence and Health” (RVH), a five year project was initiated
covering the African Canadians in three Canadian cities namely; Halifax, Toronto and Calgary .
(Dolezsar,2014). For this a survey by collecting quantitative data (through quessionnairs) and
qualitative data(through interviews) with a sample of 900 participants was done. It was found

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that most people were facing problems like no promotions, no recognition and negative
comments at the workplace due to the colour of their skin. Canada passed the Employment
Equity Act in 1986.
Another survey was also done taking a small sample size of seven people (3 males and 4
females) who were facing racial discrimination at work which also proved the struggle of people
at work due to discrimination due to their race.
Conclusion
We can now conclude that the roots of racial discrimination at work in Canada are quite deep
and constant efforts are needed in this direction to eradicate such problem. People have been
facing problems at work right from their selection till the time they are working and also in their
growth and promotions, regardless of their abilities and skills. Also throough the intensive
researches done through various surveys, we find that optimism, self-confidence and hard work
can help these victims in achieving their aspirations besides the actions taken by the government.

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References
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Dolezsar, Cynthia M., et al. "Perceived racial discrimination and hypertension: A comprehensive
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Dolezsar, Cynthia M., et al. "Perceived racial discrimination and hypertension: A comprehensive
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George, Usha, and Ferzana Chaze. "Discrimination at work: comparing the experiences of
foreign-trained and locally-trained engineers in Canada." Canadian Ethnic Studies 46.1 (2014):
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