Anti-Asian racism and discrimination is not a new phenomenon. It has deep social, political, and institutional roots in Canada’s history.
The outbreak of COVID-19 has seen an increase in racist violence towards Asians and people of Asian descent and has affected the health, well-being and safety of educators, students, families, and communities in which they serve.
It is timely and necessary to raise awareness, confront, and push for action to address issues of discrimination that Asian communities and people of Asian descent living in Ontario.
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