Did y’all notice that the reporter brought up Drake’s father’s past crimes or whatever that he did which was kind of unnecessary but the fact that he even tried to paint Drake as living in a white neighborhood and Drake corrected him and said “I did not live in a white neighborhood”, this really shows how these reporters try to paint a narrative, they are trash LOL

We have come from more than Slavery. Who were we as Black people before being forced into slavery. Let's tell this story. Let's talk about who we really are instead of what we were beaten to be.

But... slavery isn't the beginning of black history. We were royal 👑 before captivity. Research yourself .

I am Canadian and I love my country, but please do not be fooled by our politeness! We also had African slavery, Segregated schools for Black Canadians, Residential School for the Indigenous Population and many forms of oppression directed towards them, Japanese-Canadian Internment Camps, Chinese Head Tax and the Chinese Exclusion Act in Canada and so on. Proportionally to its population, Canada has a very high level of Indigenous and Black Canadians who are victims of Police Brutality and Casualty. A High incarceration rate among Indigenous and Black men, high rate of poverty among the Indigenous People and the Black population and People of Color, higher rates of unemployment among the Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized groups even among the highly educated. We have hate crimes, the KKK, the media still portrays People of African descent in Blackface (province of Quebec) and of course we have systemic racism. Please click on these links below or googled any of the topics listed above to have further information on racism in Canada. Please view "Being Black in Canada " kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbiHkshptZ62k40.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6-VZLqCypinqGQ.html% The 10 Most Racist Incidents of 2014: Canadian Edition www.huffingtonpost.ca/.../racism-in-canada_b... 59% of Quebecers say they're racist: poll www.cbc.ca/.../59-of-quebecers-say-they-re-racist... Africville: Canada's Secret Racist History: www.vice.com/.../africville-canadas-secret-racist... Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women in Canada www.cbc.ca/.../Missing%20and%20Murdered... Quebec has its own take on blackface www.theglobeandmail.com/.../frenc.../article22565904/ Blackface controversy highlights Quebec's media diversity problem montrealgazette.com/.../dan-delmar-blackface... highlights-Quebec’s-media-diversity-problem 9 year old Quebec girl banned from soccer game for wearing hijab ca.news.yahoo.com/.../9-old-quebec-girl-banned... Aboriginal and black inmates disproportionately fill Ontario jails www.thestar.com/.../unequal_justice_aboriginal... Desmond Cole was stopped by police more than 50 time because he is a Black man in Canada www.cbc.ca/.../desmond-cole-says-being-stopped-by... Indigenous and Black People are also being killed by Canadian Police force news.nationalpost.com/.../inside-the-thin-blue... Quebec woman says she felt ‘like an animal’ when judge lectured her about wearing hijabnews.nationalpost.com/news/canada/quebec-woman-felt-like-an-animal-when-judge-lectured-her-about-wearing-hijab

And people act like Canada is some perfect place.

I love how articulate and intelligent black men and women are in Canada. Not trying to dumb themselves down to fit in like black men and women in the states. God bless you.

The Blacks in 🇨🇦Canada are very diverse made of Africans, Caribbean’s & of course the Black Nova Scotians who have been here before Confederation...

🇨🇦🇨🇦I I am Muslim also black immigrant Canadian l live Alberta 17 years Canadian people are best in the world God bless all of us

Half of the black Canadians they interviewed are Jamaican or of Jamaican descent. 876 represent!

The first time i travelled across Canada on a road trip, heading west, going town to town along the TransCanada Hiway, i choose a black friend to accompany me. I choose him because he was really easy to get along with and i knew he was an auto mechanics enthusiast, which, as it turned out came in handy on the trip. We were on the road for a few months. I grew up in a city in a little multicultural bubble of liberalism and was taught as a child not to judge others based on skin colour or sex; to be respectful towards people of all ilks and ethnicities. The thing is, i was young enough to not really realize that i was in a bubble. As we travelled though parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta, where there are few to no blacks in many towns, i began to realize that Canada is quite racist in the outback and little towns mid country. I was surprised and actually angered by it. My friend took it in stride however. For example, i was meeting people, getting invited home for dinner and meet the wife and kids sort of thing, and my friend couldn't even get a conversation going with most people, they just totally ignored him and gave him a wide berth. I know underlying all of that is just the fear of an unknown quantity and the fact that a lot of Canadians watch American news sometimes which tends to be chock full of black in gang wars, shooting each other and committing violent crime so they get a false view of black culture because the news at that time rarely showed blacks unless they were committing a crime.

(1) In Canada, we suffer from the *Tyranny of silence.* We are not arrogant or abusive like the Americans, but we are stubbornly reluctant towards understanding anything about the 'other' --- almost bordering on being afraid of learning about anything 'different.' (2) So, we get people from all possible ethnicities and histories. And Canadians never demean them - but we sure expect that somehow they should *WIPE clean their pasts* & become 'heritage-less' person --- or at least, we like to treat them like that --- a "don't ask, don't tell" motto !! (3) and this is nothing new, this deafening silence of non-engagement is what has alienated the *Native Canadians* for so many years

The most racism I experienced in school was from teachers. Its the most profound kind of racism, because they are authority figures. The thing is when your fellow students display racism it doesn't have the same gravity as it does when your teacher does it because you know your teacher does know better but they truly believe it.In University, I actually had a teacher give a lesson that was so tinged with racism that it really broke me down, because what I've come to realize is that so many people think that being racist is saying actual racist words and don't understand that perpetuating stereotypes are the most prevalent forms of racism. It is demoralizing because it feels like a losing battle when your teacher is perpetuating racially disparaging ideas to an entire class, and you think about how many people are going to be influenced by that idea and in turn perpetuate it. I realized that this teacher really insidiously believed what she was saying was true, but that it just wasn't politically correct to say it. The main principle of white privilege is that white people get to be individuals but people of colour get grouped together by the most base stereotype of their race. I don't think Black-focused schools are the solution. I think more integrated schools with diverse populations of students and teachers are the solution. Then there are concrete issues of race, space and the law. For example when you come to realize that carding continues in Toronto, and that most residents do not care that young Black men are being harassed and treated like criminals by the police because it does not affect their community, it makes you wonder if people are only inclined to feel empathy for those who look like them.

I often go in Canada, and really, i've never felt targeted for being black.

Ignorance enslaves and knowledge liberates. Knowing your history is a vital part of life.

I am so glad this video aired. Personally, I had no idea Canada had these issues. Canada was always shown as a 'safe haven' from racism and from slavery. This is the place where run-a-way slaves escaped to. Although this is a tough subject and many both Black and White wish for this subject to come to a close, there is still so much education required on both sides that need this information. And more importantly, this video does highlight many success stories regardless of the racism and historical oppression that exists, even in modern times. Please do not loose sight of that important fact.

This was quite interesting to me bc being a Black Man here in the states... I would have ever in a million & one yrs. thought racism or slavery existed in Canada. I am a person who LOVES learning new things on a daily even now at 28. I don't know all thats around me so coming across documentary's like this is Awesome... 👍👍 #2ThumbsUp.

Not sure why the CBC only interviewed black Canadians of Caribbean descent. There are a number of other black Canadians from Africa living in Canada, including Somali-Canadians, Nigerian-Canadians, and Ghanian-Canadians. The segment was very limited in scope.

This is a great documentary. I assumed Canada was very inclusive and multicultural. I never heard about slavery in Canada or racism there. As an African-American woman I want to know all about the experiences of BLACK PEOPLE all over the world because we are connected. Many of our families were torn apart during slavery. Most of us can’t trace our history five generations. I’m glad we have KZfaq to find information through documentaries like this one.

Racism in Canada may be subtle but it is economic and systematic especially towards natives and black people. As an Asian immigrant, many people in my community discriminates against black people especially interracial dating. My mom have this friend where his daughter is dating a black guy. She was so upset for some absurd and very stupid reason.

God black folks went and still going thru a lot of racism. God bless u all black people.

Speaking as a white man I have to admit I don't quite understand the need for anyone to organize as a race in Canada. First generation clubs from whatever country, sure, but as a race? Is it the elephant in the room... American slavery? I can't help but think that most perceived problems blacks have in Canada are due to American issues we see in movies and media. We in Canada bend over backwards to offer opportunity to succeed. Even touching on racism is widely and loudly crushed. I personally, as do most, give any individual the opportunities they deserve but it's up to them to screw it up or not. To me, if any minority can't make it in this society they aren't trying. It's actually worse in my mind to be white male in public forums because our views and opinions are marginalized and shouted down. KZfaq and the internet are the few forums where honest feelings and opinions can be spoken. No one with anything to lose would say this in public for fear of attacks from the thought police. Pretty sad we live in a free country that actually doesn't allow free speech from all. I guess some are more free than others. Keep telling me I'm unfair and bad, when I'm not and I might actually grow resentment and the very prejudice you're complaining about.

the world sucks everyone. we really need to just all go away and start the world all over again from scratch and try to start off not being soo hateful towards any race, sex and gender.

This is a Great Documentary coming from the U.S I always wanted to know what was happening in Canada !

Black people in Canada are way more intelligent and sophisticated than any Black people I know in the US.

To all of you in this video, you're beautiful and awesome!

"ARE YOU FROM LONDON??? You sound like you're from London!"

I grew up in central Scarborough. I'm 50+ years old. Being against a culture where the mantra is "you don't call the police" does not make one against people based on race. A culture of 'self-policing' behaviour in public should not be challenged by a culture of "are you a cop?" or "do you have a badge?". Dwight Drummond rocks.

Montrealer here. Caribbean restaurants are notorious for having poor service, irregular hours, poor hygiene, long wait times, inconsistent food etc. I've seen them come and go by the dozens and it's sad bc so many of them have really great, whole food (nothing processed) for a decent cost but the reason they can't stay open has more to do with work ethic and business management than patronage. We have a huge caribbean community and the locals love the food too but once u get attached to one of these places, they disappear a few months later. Jamaicans especially, Trinidadians seem to be able to make the business side work better.

Being a Black Lady in America has not affected me negatively. I believe that is some white women especially don't like me because I walk with my head up. I give off an aura that they cannot stand. After looking at me funny, asking me questions, they stop talking to me. (they did me a favor) Some say, where are you from? Yes I am from JA. Hey! You can't touch this. Black America always talk negatively about one another. I say to some of them, if you guys don't like each other, how do you expect people to like you?

I grew up in Canada and now live in the southern US. There were so mild few and far between racist instances. In America, racism is ingrained. It is a daily battle. There was a strong institution of slavery, segregation, and Jim Crow laws. All I can tell people on this tape is to try and come living here!

this is a great show. I live in the NW in the USA and I have been to Canada a few times. I never realized how much racism was in Canada. My ignorance is bliss I guess, but it's still better than the racism here in the States.

I truly hope most of the racists in these comments don't ACTUALLY live in Canada, because that would be surely disappointing. Hopefully they're just American racists who go from video to video regarding race and commenting on them. Just disgusting.

I am really enjoying this video. I enjoy learning and I really learned a lot about Afro-Canadians.

My ancestors came from Scotland and Ireland and I found this program very interesting and informative. As Canadians lets all make a concerted effort to have a society where all people feel they belong and where all have the opportunity to realize their aspirations.

I'm latino canadian , can we get an episode too ?

I'm a Canadian who has spent time living in other countries and cultures. I've experienced racism both for my race and for other races - this subject has clear storylines in North America, a peaceful world demands we eliminate racism, that means all racism regardless of race. Regardless of skin color. Racism exists equally from black and brown towards caucasian, it's systematic racism by class or wealth that I believe needs healing.

Great documentary! Thank you, CBC.

To all those commenting on racism on this blog I have never been a racist and racism has never been an issue for me. My moto is who calls somebody a racist is a racist.

I want to tell every black people in America,in Europe ,and Asia we should atop any thing that is not contrary to the country you live, we should try to give the black world a good name, there have been so much hatred from white man to the black man because the way we do things ,I am a Nigerian I beg you all to quit from wrong doing God bless you all?

Canada is not as racist as the US, but I have encountered racially hostile fellow citizens, colleagues, police...Sadly when I was young, such encounters often made me angry and reflect that hostility back....It affected every aspect of my performance in the society, a perfect example of self fulfilling prophecy for those who put out their hate and insecurity out into the world... I think it is very very very important for black parents to dedicate a very specialized home discussion and teachings to immunize their children from this vile.

This a very interesting upload. Racism, prejudice in Canada is alive and well fed. Imperialism + Colonialism + Capitalism = Racism Classism

Very inspirational, for all men and fathers in Canada, regardless of race... thanks!

Thanks for the upload because international information is valid. America is not the world but a combination of every world you can connect to and learn from. I am in Midwest, America.

Bro I thought I was the only one that loved Ed Bradley in 60 minutes.. i use to always look out for his segment I never miss it!

Being black is special and you have to fight all the time but sad mostly your own people

I rode the Q19B bus with Ed Bradley he was so cool. We lived on the same block. in East Elmhurst

All stories are important in terms of Black Canadians. This special has motivated me to learn more about Africville and Hogan's Alley.

Excellent reporting!

Well done Asha. Very informative documentary. I know Blacks live throughout Canada but I never knew some of the history talked about in this video. You presented the information very well. Enjoyed watching you and the CBC reporters.

It’s amazing how much I can relate. I’m white, so why should I, right? But when Stacey Mackenzie’s voice cracked, I knew why. I’m a Newfoundlander, we are made fun of too, we are looked down on too. My ancestors were flogged, but there’s no picture was of them. My ancestors we left to starve because they owed so much to the merchant, the didn’t deserve a barrel of molasses. They didn’t catch enough fish that summer to pay for the debts they incurred the year before. Nobody even knows why the debt they incurred wasn’t their fault. I’m not trying to diminish the history of my black brothers and sisters here, I want to know more of that history. But, you need to learn the meaning of the word “merchant”, if you think bigotry is based on race. Yes, bigotry based on race is wrong. But it’s not the only kind of bigotry.

I am a powerful woman raised by my grandparents and my parents in an amazing family. I identify myself as a woman of colour, amazing colour, it embraces me and reflects back my beauty for all around me to see. We were given every opportunity to explore the world where we lived and had passion for reading books, I was encouraged to explore so much of the world and ideologies. Issues of racism existed around me and this was unquestionable, but we had a safe place in a family with committed parents to develop and make our mark on the world. How refreshing to explore the world from a safe place and our parents especially my father encouraged us to mix with people of all cultures, because he firmly believed and I also believe there is only one race, the human race. We look different on the outside but let’s enjoy the fact that God made of one flesh all people. So, impressed with my amazing grandparents and parents... I love myself and I love the world that we live in, even though everyone is not perfect, we are are amazing. I was born in Jamaica, raised in England, UK, and now live in Canada.

Important thing for those watching to keep in mind is that every black person has different experiences across the country. You'll have areas where blacks are racially disadvantaged and discriminated against, and others where they are equal and simply seen as another normal human. For me, it has been the latter fortunately, I've only experienced racism 1 time in my 14 years in Ottawa (born and raised in Ethiopia).

Oh year .... stacey! She is beautiful ! I remember this lady in the fifth Element movie! Beautiful. Such amazing african features:

I THOUGHT SHE WAS KIDDING...SHE'S BEAUTIFUL---THEY WERE JEALOUS OF YOU GIRL.......

Great documentary CBC. From an African American from Philadelphia.

The was great to watch! Thanks!

Stacy McKenzie is fine as hell and her braids are so on point.

This was so disappointing to see. I was considering moving to Canada because in the USA racism and racial profiling is so bad in the south. I am so sad to see that blacks aren't really equal anywhere.

Left out at school not paid attention by teachers at school my son told me that few years back I was so sad!! Even though he was born and raised in BC

that host is effin flawless beautiful flawless black skin wow

My experience in Canada has been largely positive, with only minimal racial difficulties. As a teenager, I do recall some kids making blatantly racist comments, when I was the only minority in the room; but they were silly girls, popular and full of themselves, and most of the students who heard did not laugh with them. We all knew it was wrong. Another time I was told, by an agent, that a potential employer claimed she would not hire me because of my race. I did not hear these words firsthand, though, so it was impossible for me to verify the truth. In the end, I let the matter alone. Other people, I realize, have endured severe injustices; such have not been my experience, but this does not subtract from their reality. Indeed, racism does exist, and shall remain as long as there are imbeciles wallowing in the mire of ignorance, people who cling to an absurd sense of superiority for lack of something more meaningful to hold. As well--and it must be said!--quite likely, we all have, at some point, entertained discriminatory thoughts. 'Tis not a 'black and white' problem but a human one, and we must be mindful of it beginning with ourselves. Canada, then, with its many inhabitants and complex history, will never be the exception. We can't expect perfection among people, here or anywhere else in the world. Even so, I believe there are enough fellow Canadians who strive to treat people as individuals and are happy to make friends across cultures. My life has been and continues to be a testament to that! Whatever our troubles, we still retain a proud heritage of diversity and progressive ethnic harmony. We do try, and for this reason I love my country. I am deeply patriotic and immensely proud to be part of it!

"A closed mind closes door".. 👻

Haven't watched CBC News Windsor since she left. It's very low quality news now. Even the picture is blurry and hard to watch.

Wow thanks for the knowledge ,I did not know that about Canada.

what about being black in Canada 2020?

I love Canada with all my heart but having visited there, i realised their racism was subtle and the racism towards blacks where from the different groups the Chinese, the whites and last but not least the Punjabi Indians.

I had no idea there were so many victims in Canada. It just must be horrible there!

Love Asha Tomlinson!!!!! She is a wonderful image of competence and colour in the media. How do we move the discussion though from social issues to playing our part in science and technology? There are some impressive black scientists who have really turned up the dial. Lets focus on that like this video does.

I'm black Canadian... Of course I would never say racism doesn't exist in Canada... But the Canada that they are describing is foreign to me... Where as As soon as I cross the brother to the state I get racially profile... By the time I get to New York City I'll get stop 3 times on average... So... Again not sure which Canada they are describing...otd a different time now...

The black daddies club need to be established down here in the states!!! I grew up just a few hours from Canada in Cleveland, Ohio and my old elementary school had a weekly gathering of fathers back in the 1970's called the fathers club that met with their families every Wednesday night.

As an African-American with mixed cultural heritage ( Black Indian and Caribbean) this program shows the need for a global approach to Afrophobic thinking and behavior.

Is it “trying his best” when a man has 6-7 children by 6-7 women?!? I call that totally irresponsible. No one would try to make up such an excuse for a woman who has 6-7 children by 6-7 men.

Great episode!

Too much dwelling on race just live and love everyone

Great channel my friend!

Black people from many places came to Canada to live here, I would venture to say that they are the majority and not the descents of slaves brought by the British Empire.

Lovely programme very informative, I testify racism exist so I thank all the good people who are working hard to make a difference

I know racism happens everywhere, but can a real conscious black person in Canada inform me on the kind if racism there?

There are so well spoken Waouh! Glad I came across this video.

loved this

If a black family were to move next door to me I would have no problem with inviting them to my home and welcoming them to the community, that is the way that it would be in any Newfoundland community. Newfoundlanders were never racist and never will be. If you don't believe that, ask the residents of the burin peninsula community's that helped ALL od the war heros on the Truxton and Pollocks when their destroyers went ashore in St. Lawrence and Lawn, Nfld.during the second world war

Stacy is beautiful! What the hell people talked about

Love your video, Ashley good work.👍

It’s Sad that we are such a superficial society ......instead of focusing on the Beauty within.

"Being different in Canada."

Everything is freaking hidden it makes you guess it was the worst to show

Fantastic Presentation

Stacy sounds exactly like Kelis! They have the same voice I swear!

Good on you Stacey. You are strong and brave. Such as a great role model. :)

what the challenge raise your kids to be good people, same challenge as any other parent.

I am a Algoma and my late wife was black, we never had any of this kind of BS.

Sad knowing that man and woman being yourself your soul is a real part of you 🙏 changes everything and faith people of color are so gifted standing back don't help you sad

8:39 - Why in the hell is she smiling as she's talking about this? It's.....bizarre and rude!

Its true people in Canada specifically white folks are uncomfortable and sensitive on having an open discussion on racism

Black people, we were traveling to Canada before slavery , during Slavery and after slavery. Black people were world explorers before the founding of America. Black people came from different civilizations throughout world History.

I would love to be a part of Canada..😄😄😄

i believe in Canada the majority of new Canadian have gone through discrimination.

Being black in Canada sounds like paradise compared to the US. Where is the best real-estate?

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?

My daughter went to school in Canada, now 20 , black history month taught her nothing , thank God for KZfaq. I am here since 1978, first time I hear this.