Every individual should have the chance to flourish in a province where opportunities are distributed equitably. However, our society’s existing systems and structures often fail to consider the diverse requirements and needs of Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities.
That’s why the B.C. government is running two important initiatives this summer. They’re asking everyone in B.C. to fill out the BC Demographic Survey to help identify and eliminate systemic racism from government programs and services. The survey is available online in 15 languages until Oct. 15 and will take about 15 minutes of your time. It is available at https://antiracism.gov.bc.ca/bcdemographicsurvey
The B.C. government is also asking for public input in developing anti-racism legislation that will hold government accountable for addressing systemic racism within its programs and services, and to provide supports to those who have been negatively impacted.
No matter what your experiences or background is – your input matters! The public questionnaire is available until October 15 in 15 languages and takes about 10 minutes to complete. It is available at https://engage.gov.bc.ca/antiracism
So, don’t wait! Your feedback is anonymous and will help us make our province work better for everyone. Every person’s perspective counts.
