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CBC Radio's The Current hosted town halls in Halifax, Vancouver and Montreal, exploring pressing issues of race in Canada today.

Facing Race: The Current town hall in Montreal

7 years ago

Duration 2:33:59

Join us for the third in a series of town halls looking at the important issues of race in Canada. In Montreal, what does Quebec's special status mean for the pursuit of racial equity? How should Quebec address racial disparities in employment?

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Topic: What does Quebec's special status mean for the pursuit of racial equity? How should Quebec address racial disparities in employment? When identities clash, how do you move forward?

Duncan McCue hosted the town hall in CBC Montreal's studio on March 6. Catch the broadcast March 9.

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• The Current full episode: Montreal town hall

The Current: Facing Race in Vancouver town hall

7 years ago

Duration 2:29:25

The Current: Facing Race in Vancouver town hall

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Topic: Race and health care: Canadians may have universal access, but does everyone get the same care? From health to on-the-job abuse, we'll hear stories about how race affects your experiences in the health-care system.

Piya Chattopadhyay hosted the town hall in CBC Vancouver's studio on Feb. 20.

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• Listen to the episode: The Current's town hall in Vancouver

Facing Race town hall in Halifax

7 years ago

Duration 2:35:13

Facing Race town hall in Halifax

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Topic: Legacy of anti-black racism: How does it affect property rights and environmental decisions?

Anna Maria Tremonti hosted the town hall in Halifax's Central Library on Feb. 16.

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