It was great to hear about the secretariat of the federal government and its work, and understanding also what provincial governments are doing, but I think the very big thing is for all of us to understand our role and responsibility. There are many, many actions that need to be taking place. I think it's important that there's funding to support and empower groups who are experiencing this racism, so that they are able to speak their truth and talk about what that experience has been. I think it takes just a huge, huge education effort on the part of all of us, wherever we may be working.
Here in Nova Scotia, I've been working with some folks in Halifax and with other provincial partners on a positive messaging campaign—not waiting for the negativity and not always being on the back foot and having to respond, but being very proactive in supporting communities that welcome people and bring them together, and speak about that positivity. I say this because if we're always dealing from a negative starting point, that is giving too much power away.
I guess there's a variety of things we need to be doing and be engaged in, and federal support and funding, particularly for groups that are directly impacted, is key.