We know that our newcomers face challenges with their credentials when they come to this country. They may come with vast experience, great academic credentials, and be unable to find a position that suits their skills or where they can really contribute. Our approach in Edmonton is focused on a human rights and dignity approach. We want people to have that sense of dignity.
As well, certainly we hear about discrimination in terms of housing where people are turned away and where they understand, even though it may not be said quite that bluntly, that they maybe are turned down for housing because of their race.
Those are two examples of the kinds of racism that is prevalent in all communities.