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The biggest minority group in Canada is South Asians(Indians, Pakistanis, Sri Lankans etc. ) , most spoken non English language is Chinese(including Cantonese, mandarin etc. ) . So, why aren't these Asian groups shouting about inequality and systematic racism, but a smaller group(African Americans) is? This all feels like politics power grab rather than actual a problem. But there's a systemic racism against Aboriginal people, that's a fact that the government apologized over and over again, and I don't hear much about it in this video.

Defund Canada’s police, fund gun companies that’s all I hear cause I won’t let no criminal have a safe work environment in my neighbourhood.

What I have noticed all my life living in Canada is Caucasians don't like hearing the truth about anything where they are feel they are being made to look like the villain, but the objective is not to make anyone feel like they're on trial but to start acknowledging that this is going on regardless of if you've ever experienced/seen it or not. The reason Caucasians don't see it is because of what they call White Privilege. Caucasians will never have to deal with the subtleties of racism that minorities face everyday because they will never be treated that way even in other countries they visit or live. Many Caucasians aren't aware that stereotyping is racism as you will notice them say the weirdest things and make really weird assumptions like calling a Korean woman Chinese or mistaking a Hindu or Sikh for someone Islamic, which you should never do. Cultural insensitivity happens here because many Caucasians don't care much to learn about another culture and because of this there's it's creating even more issues. The race problem is Canada is huge and people are trying to say that it isn't but in the coming years more and more evidence is going to come out to the point where it will be irrefutable and there will either be a reform or civil war.

Racism was far more prevalent in Canada decades ago. I remember hearing stories from my aunts and uncles about the types of things that would happen when they first arrived in the country. People would heckle and threaten visible minorities. \n\nBut I can say I have personally never experienced systemic racism in Canada. This country gave my family and I opportunity, safety and a just system. I was born and raised in Canada, and this is my home. There is no other country I would want to live in.\n\nLong live Canada and what it stands for. God bless this land.\n\n\nEdit: I forgot to add that the post secondary program I graduated from had a disproportionately high percentage of students belonging to visible minorities. This is the case with similar programs across Canada. One could argue Caucasian students are grossly underrepresented in this program. Does this not fit the definition of systemic racism stated in this video?

It’s painful to hear, but it’s an important part of our history and present; not to be forgotten. For if we forget, nothing changes.

White male here, I cant stand hearing over weight white politicians say there is no systemic racism here. We need to rid poverty from our society to help end racism. Lets end the way we use banks and debt. Basic income and metal health for ALL people!

Been waiting to hear this for a while. Thank you.

I enjoyed this \nIt’s refreshing to hear that people are becoming more aware of the things people do that seem small, like touching your hair without asking. That definitely makes me feel like a dog

You hear that Society people matter we all matter all lives matter

It baffles my mind people can hate certain people that they don't know because of the way they aren't white. I don't understand the motives. I find myself being prejudice towards those type of people it makes me so angry to see it or hear it being done.

Of all the people in Canada who are convicted of shop lifting, what are the proportions of whites, latinos, blacks or aboriginals? Are shopkeepers justified in their suspicion? We hear a great deal about racism, but never any comparative statistics that prove or disprove it. What I am trying to say is: is there any reason why this prejudice exists in the first place?\nIn Edmonton a few years ago an aboriginal man died of a stroke while waiting for triage in a hospital emergency area. IF I remember correctly, police and hospital staff alike assumed he was drunk, not suffering a stroke. I think the chances of someone in a downtown lower east side area being drunk is much higher than having a stroke. So staff just assumed he was drunk. \nIf more people of all ethnic backgrounds behaved more like whites would that suspicion disappear? I wonder if there is a logical and reasonable explanation for why shop keepers feel they way they do.

Why not go undercover among blacks and coloreds and let us hear what they say about whites? I am a black man and in my opinion the only people I hear racism from every day are black people.

Here in Canada we need to hear more about Black History. That is correct. \nWhere are all the Black Historians. .?\nBring it forth please start Written , enlighten me ? \n I would love to Read about Black history.

To me the biggest problem of people of African origin is not racism. Infact if you called a child who knows colours very well and ask that child to mention the skin colours of that panel there will be brown, pink and barge. Back to my point, people of African origin have failed to be honest with themselves thats the biggest problem. The biggest problem to solve is the family problem. African men and women majority have failed to raise up responsible children because half of the time they are absent from home. Don't tell me they are absent because they have to look for money to feed children. Let us tell our children to stay away from gangs, be at home latest by 6 pm, start recording high grades at school meaning they will be spending much time with books, wait to have sex until they are legally married, start opening businesses and build corporations like Indians and Chinese do. Then this racism issue will just disappear on its own. As long as people of African origin continue to possess the mentality that other races owe them a good life, the problem of racism won't end. I live in Africa and am an African but I see my brothers and sisters North America or Europe majority live very careless lives. Yesterday I was listening to BBC news a chief police officer of African Origin saying on average there were about 65,000 murders within the African Americans community annually. Where is racism in all this. Can't we be ashamed of ourselves. When last did you hear of such statistics in Asian communities in America or Europe. I agreed with Prime Minister about systematic racism but in my view thats not a priority for the African communities. Number 1 is raise responsible children and not weapon fleaks. Number 2 raise responsible children. Number 3 raise a responsible family then we can sincerely address this racism issue because if there are no trouble makers from our homes but only graduates, business owners, responsible youths who do not abuse substances then if we are treated unfairly it can be vividly seen that someone is discriminating against our race.

Same in F.cking Amerika too. I am mix Persian and Slovak woman and whenever people hear my accent they immediately treat me different. However, when I am with my children or with my husband everyone is so polite:(

Wow. So timely. For me personally “white women” has been the worse of putting their woes and misery onto me. So refreshing to hear truth and honesty!

Awww the Smell of Polite Racism... Can I help you Ma'am?\nDo you Need Any help?\nPeek-A-Boo I'm Watching & Following You ??️?\nMeanwhile the person with No Melanin stuffs purse! The Most Embarrassing thing ever was Walking Out the Door hearing the Beep Beep Beep because the Lady Missed taking one of the tags off!????\nNow I watch the Associate like a Hawk and Double Check that All the Tags are Removed before they put my items in the bag! And yes Shopping while Black is Most Definitely a Thing!

I'm sorry to those that are stalked when doing something as simple as shopping. \nIt's wrong..\nBut guys..\nRemember this..\nThere is a God..\nHe sees and hears all..\nThe guilt of you getting stalked is not yours..\nIt's the stalkers..\nThey will have to answer to God for it..\nI truly believe we are all God's children.\nAs I believe he loves us all.\nBut god laid down his commandments. \nWe are to follow those commandments..\nHe is our father..\nHe laid down the rules.\nBut like a father does..\nIf we do not obey the rules..\nWe will be punished for it..

pretty quick to delete that post cbc, obviously it went against your agenda, hearing about whites being discriminated against isn't news eh

I am now drawn to the city of Regina for some reason after hearing how it's actually pronounced.

While the Muslim thing might make some people feel bad an let me say this by no means, I'm I taking up for what these people said. Jesus said live even our enemies an that's what I am going to do \n\nWhile I do not agree with what they said. Their is one thing for sure. When something happens you don't hear muslims coming out condemning what has happened that much. An people are angry at what some do \n\nWhen you don't see any one coming out to call out people for what they have done or saying anything at all. Mostly what you see is people clapping a cheering. This is the divide an why people are mad.\n\nThey believe what they are seeing an for a good reason.

I live in Victoria, and take this. I worked in a place, where the manager was from Asia, and she treated me like hell forcing me to move to another department, claiming she doesn't need an assistant. NEXT day she hired an Asian girl. She obviously needs an assistant, but because she wanted an Asian with her, she did that. And now you go to that department and you find all employees are from her country. Talk about racism, it's everywhere. And yes when an Asian or a black treat others in a wrong way, it's still called racism. People only shout racism when it comes from the White while we do see racism from others, but we don't hear anyone condemning it

And hear I thought they were the same country’s

Thanks for clearing up some of the stereotypes on Canada, like how people say that canada is a lesser version of America. I live in canada so it’s nice to hear that people like it.

my name is mohammed SADAM imagine what will people do when they only hear my name out

First time I hear there was slavery in Canada. Shocking

I’ve had uncomfortable interactions in retail stores here in Australia, because I’m a young mum (well not anymore but I have been, I had one baby at 19,21,25 and 27). Purely because they perceived me as a skank and drain on the tax payer to them. I’ve had someone ask if I had a concession card (low income/singles) and when I said “no” they’ve said “really?” Or asked me again as though I didn’t hear them. I’ve had people ask if my children all had the same dad. I would hate to think of how that would be exacerbated if I was a person of colour. I never judge anyone on first impressions but a lot of people do. It’s really sad.

Drew i don't think you had ever talked about Italy in details, it would be awesome to hear your thoughts about this beautiful country

I’m a Canadian and I don’t like hockey and I hear your coming to Montreal I can take you on a tour

That racial test in the computer seems very questionable! I’d like to hear the science behind that, like are some of them actually bad people and some good. Too many questions I probably won’t get answers to

I find it very depressing that the history of black people seem incomplete,without reference to slavery.....but most nowadays African Americans,don't know much about slavery......and it should be understood that most Africans were born free,they were never slaves.\n How can we bring more dignity to the black person abroad......seeing that the immediate reaction of being reminded of slavery is racism.\nI would like to hear a renewed rhetoric that identifies the years of slavery in speeches. It packages things.

Im from the South( Louisiana) and i hear of southern black escape to Canada for freedom and away from racism.. I like to know what part of Canada did they settle into?

Did I hear that right “ Rigina” sounds a lot like something else lol. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LIKES THIS IS THE MOST I HAVE EVER HAD

Maybe they are going to Canada because they hear that Canada has free medicine.

The cops don't care as long as they are paid, the Liberals don't care as long as they are paid. God hearing JT's voice makes my stomach turn. To think JT paid 25,000.00 to Roxam road inhabitants. Wouldn't that be something if all of Roxam road citizens become sick with Coronovid19. He paid $10 million to Omar Qatar, why would he stop illegal immigrants crossing the border. ???

Thanks Keanne and rebel! this is real news that affects us candians and we want to hear it!

we need to get these bastards out of our country am sick to death of hearing about this behaviour

It was funny to hear from that guy that he would earn 10000 rupees in India. Yes it is possible if he is just a paanchvi pass. Aur comment section me pravaasi bhartiyon ke comments padh ke lagata hai ki HUM BHARATIYON ME GAIRAT THODI KAM HI HOTI HAI.

Now when i hear someone speak Chinese I simply join their conversation. It is an opportunity for me to practice speaking Mandarin. Turbans are actually quite useful during snowstorms. I learned how to wear one Tuareg style while I was living in the Atacama Desert. I actually prefer to hang around foreigners than Americans as Americans all sound like robots who simply repeat what they have heard off fox news.

1:34 “...Montreal....Toronto.... *gina...\nMe- double tap on the left side of the screen wth did I just hear now? \nOoooooohhhhhhh Regina.... that pronunciation is ... erm..... not how we’d say it in Australia ? ?

Islam is religion of peace. A biggest lie I ever hearing from last 50 years.

Did anyone hear that 1:37

Really interesting video, and I really liked the black Canadian perspective. I’m a black American and we don’t really hear about black Canadians and their similar struggle (possibly worse since I’m just assuming there are fewer black people there and Canada is not “known” for its racism like the US is so people may not think it’s an issue)

thanks you bro I am so happy hearing this massege.

Notice when describing the apartment differences he didn’t explain everything in the apartment he just said the price right away as in assuming after hearing the price he wouldn’t be interested anymore

people dont read one word of the holy scipture and still Judgeing based on lies you hear about women and there rights in islam. go read before playing Judge go ask them before opening your mouth.

Please! Lower the music! I can barely hear the speakers! Thank you.

I don't know y these people r very much concern about Islam and it's practises, if u don't like their way of life leave them alone. Enjoy your life with people u have, and don't waste your time by simply making such videos. If you criticise them for wearing hijab they are not gonna hear u. Because they have their own values and perception about life. Don't waste time brothers and sisters.?

How you describe if someone doesn't rents to a certain type of profession. Is this racism? I would like hear any response. Thanks.

It's saddens my soul that racism was created and exists in the world. We are all humans that's it human.\nIt's 2020 stand up for anti racism . Stand up to it. When you hear it, see it witness it, in any form, anywhere.\n. White privledge exists and can leave us blind so Open your eyes people. Stand up. Wake up.