Ms. Nadia Stewart at the Canadian Heritage Committee

On February 22nd, 2021. See this statement in context.

February 22nd, 2021 / 11:40 a.m.

Journalist and Executive Director, Canadian Association of Black Journalists

Thanks for the question.

I will just start by saying it is sometimes a bit frustrating to still have to justify the need for more racial equity in this industry. It is frustrating for us to still have to be talking about why newsrooms and this industry overall needs to be more representative of the country's population. At this point, in 2021, if it isn't already obvious why this industry should be reflecting the population and even its audience, then honestly I don't really know what to say.

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