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Visible minorities still underrepresented in Quebec's public agencies: report

Much work remains to be done, particularly when it comes to "multiple prejudices and stereotypes circulating in society," the report says.

Myrlande Pierre was introduced as the chair of Montreal's advisory committee Table of Diversity in 2018.
Myrlande Pierre was introduced as the chair of Montreal's advisory committee Table of Diversity in 2018. Photo by Christinne Muschi /MONTREAL GAZETTE

A report by Quebec’s Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse has concluded that obstacles persist for visible minorities when it comes not only to attaining jobs in the province’s public agencies but also being able advance in those jobs once they are hired.

The report, made public Monday, did find that the presence of visible minorities has improved in certain jobs, commission vice-president Myrlande Pierre said. But she added much work remains to be done, particularly when it comes to “multiple prejudices and stereotypes circulating in society.”

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Pierre said the way to deal with situation is to “go beyond the simple management of diversity to find solutions that effectively attack systemic and intersectional discrimination in the jobs sector.”

The annual report contains 11 recommendations for employers, unions and government.

The commission is calling upon employers and unions to establish mandatory training to fight against racism and systemic discrimination as well as create specific measures aimed at the progression and promotion of visible minorities at work.

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