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How Canada’s racial data gaps can be hazardous to your health
Thursday, February 7th, 2019
Little of this potentially life-saving information is available in Canada, which leads to a dearth of knowledge about who is most at risk. From health care to education to the justice system and the work force, Canada has long been reluctant to collect or publish data based on race and ethnicity… the United Nations has repeatedly rebuked Canada for its lack of data on the ethnic composition of its population. And an increasing number of people − from academics to community organizations – are pushing to close the gap.
Tags: crime prevention, Health, ideology, multiculturalism, participation, rights
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