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Heartbreaking story?

So here is a taste of the flood that happens in the US. \nPersonally, I blame media and government in Latin American countries. There is a lot of propaganda, incentive, and encouragement by both to the general populous to travel. The price is thousands if not millions of stories like this involving shattered dreams of courageous people.

I don’t think anybody of non colour or visible minority would ever understand how racism is prevalent. Which I do understand. In my opinion Canada is a much more accepting than many other western countries and systemic racism is less prevalent. As a Muslim man I feel pretty lucky but my mom has many stories of suspected race based descions by people in power whether be an officer, judge or store clerk. I am sure not all of them were, however definitely some were.

And btw CBC, talking about intolerance and hate, will you be doing a major CBC investigation into the many arson fires at Christian churches of late? There is clear hatred against a religious group going on with the latest arson at the famous Nantes cathedral in France. Will the CBC be doing stories about the racial hate of the perps when they are caught? Even if the perps are not white? Somehow I doubt it. Although it's a daily topic in the CBC, their anti racism coverage only extends to certain select groups. They don't actually demonstrate a true belief in equality.

This just in. Sharks are protesting that we are profiling them with hateful words and letting the true evil ones, dolphins get away with ocean supremacy. This has to stop. Next story the Bubonic plague virus is suing the common cold for having the audacity to say that they are more represented in the justice system.

Lots of holes in this story but ppl will buy anything without question if it makes them feel supereior

So to be really fair on this you have to take a white person into a black neighborhood! You are actually being racially bias by eliminating that from you test. So was that a concious decision? Because here you are just pointing out one side of the story.

Great story. ?❤

Whitechapel has been predominantly Bengali for decades. Just because a few morons walked around the streets, harassing people, that doesn't mean that it's a norm or even newsworthy. This is quite irresponsible for CNN to cover. They were jailed and dealt with. Stop making it a international news story.

Very sad! But you never get the whole story.

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?

The first step before understanding a conflict, let alone trying to solve it, is listening. Bravo to CBC for giving a voice to people who are in positions of leadership who represent the disenfranchised, the violated and the overlooked. One thing that can be frustrating about “not seeing a problem that doesn’t involves us immediately” is that we are locked in to our own worldview—and it’s frustrating to be asked to change something we ourselves don’t think needs fixing. The importance of just listening, and being witnesses to specific stories, human to human—and being reeducated on the lingering multi-generational consequences of past and current racism is what needs to be focused on, if you are an individual who feels like nothing is wrong. The task is merely to listen—and doubt your sense of comfort, satisfaction and preference for the status quo. Listening, and doubt can lead to change. Collective change can lead to understanding, and even, healing. It is so hard to doubt oneself at this level because “othering” is a very strong force in tribal instincts and dynamics. To be asked to let go of this seemingly real sense of self and group identity can be extremely unsettling, psychologically. I hope that is somehow helpful for people who are reading, in some way. I wish that our education not only reflected history accurately, but also made it mandatory to learn basic principles of psychology.

EVEN the comments and likes/ dislikes show a story. Read and understand what this means. Look at HISTORY and how and who it serves... white people and white privileged is very real folks

This is a great deflection story from Trudeaus latest corruption scandal.

As a fellow black man I think we've all had to deal with the you fit the description story. As a teen I almost missed my school bus one day and less than 300 ft. from my house a female white cop stops me with the you fit story. I think what saved me was the fact I had my backpack on.

As a Canadian we are more open to immigtation . There are still laws. I myself am an immigrant. This piece shows one story out of thousands yearly. Without knowing specific details it is tough to judge. I know and have met quite a few refugees that have gained legal status within the past few years. We are not perfect by any means but the government does a good job, in my opinion. There must still be a vetting process. I hope this family has found stability

The confirmation bias in this story is painfully clear. Nitpicking at someone for shaking your hand or not.. someone call the thought police

If the cultures that feel discriminated against would behave in a civilized manner then maybe they wouldn't get the rxn they do - stats always tell the true story. Ppl are afraid & extra cautious b/c what they see is a barrage of terrorism & destruction that is so synonymous w/ some cultures. Therefore I don't consider racism to be a huge problem in Canada. I see it more as a self-protective measure. Stop inciting a load of lies based on a few incidents.

CBC let me tell you a story about me. I’ve been followed many times for committing no crimes. Now there’s one difference i’m white and each time that happened the guard was black. I’ve never been followed by a white guard. That tells me it’s racially motivated. Do you have any idea how degrading it is? Let’s see how many people have had the same experience. I’m curious...

I don’t like some of the set ups here. Leland was watched pretty heavily in the Regina Shoppers Drug Mart. But he’s wearing a backpack over one shoulder and shopping with a reusable bag too. That is a very common theft opportunity there as products placed in reusable bags appear to be bought when proceeding through cash registers. Also side bags and half strapped on back packs are very common concealing equipment for theft. It is very common for security and staff to watch people exhibiting those signs. In fact they are trained to do exactly that. Also, he was frequenting areas with high theft products like baby formula. It’s not unreasonable to follow that kind of behaviour. Sure there could be some racial bias at play but I would follow anyone regardless of race given the same body language and equipment I observed with Leeland. A very leading story, to be sure.

i mean ive worked alot of retail and we are generally trained to approach customers regularly... retailers like best buy if they are going from section to section will often have different staff approach them simply due to how employees are trained and the fact that generally they work off commission. i can see how this can be seen as being watched. if its the same staff member over and over thats a different story.

I'm a white older woman who refuses to dress up on my days off from work. I get followed around stores. I am afraid to leave a store for fear of being followed. I always have to show my receipts. I have been yelled at by young males of any background because I refuse to speed while driving. I was called a crazy drunk while crossing a parking lot. People seem to be being raised with very poor manners and a lack of respect for others. There is racism in every race or racial biases in every race. We all need to remember we are all actually the same race. It's called the human race. Remember we are all human beings and deserve to all be treated as such.\nWe are all human beings with plenty to offer each other. A new friendship, a wonderful meal, smiles, wisdom, wonderful stories, knowledge etc. I know I am racially profiled by others as well and wish it just wasn't there. Apparently because I'm white I believe I am first whatever that means. It is so much more comfortable when there are no seams. Love to yall

so many too many stories here.hard to keep up.

watch the story of Yusuf Estes

I'm white and get harassed all the time I stores because I work construction and often shop after work (and admittedly, look like a bum when I do so). Doesnt cbc get tired of doing the same 4 story's over and over? I'm definitely getting tired of listening to the same r story's.

Gm edagdwg thanks for sharing this story of were am I in the United States of America but why only the black people are not able to make a real living still happening today sad Linda j peace pay attention to what you are doing around people that don't want you around sad ?at what is happening around you Linda j peace ❤️???

Gm edagdwg thanks for sharing this story of what happens when you do your best as a person in only God can give you the know how to stay strong and prayed up ? changes everything and people Linda j peace ❤️?????

Gm edagdwg thanks You Tube for sharing this story of what happens everyday around the world being yourself is a job and being black makes you a work harder because you are doing a great job for other people Linda j peace ❤️❤️?

Very well done movie. I live in Toronto,multicultural city. I was very suprised that in contemorary life of Canada the racism would be possible to be present in such tolerant country as Canada is in comparison with nationalism in USA. Especially the story of lady who owns the restaurant shocked me. . . Very sad.

Why not tell tell the true story of today's racing work places instead of going back to old stories of yesterday time and time again?. Work place issue are more important today than retelling the same old story again and again. How can we change by the current situation to make it better? Nothing new to learn from this now because of the difference in time. CBC should do better.

I am super happy to see you are adopting to this crisis Drew. Before being a traveler, you are a story teller and great at video editing! You can continue doing your job and making money even during this coronavirus crisis! I am also trying to adapt and offer my services online. I am glad for you man !

people develop their opinions from those in the mass media today who report to them. The problem is those in mass media make up their stories based on their own opinions.....opinions.

This is more Fake news .. meaning you only report half the story. Look at the recent video of an Iman telling the audience that Allah has sent a soldier called Corona to infect all 50 States. Does that get reported and that is Not from the so called Extremists!

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.

I’ve been waiting for this story !

Truth = Hate speach so watch out. The real story may end up being that Canada has spent 100’s of millions of dollars for unqualified illegals beacause of Trudeau’s self protion campaign but Canada’s Dr’s have adamantly stated the healthcare system is always operating at 100% capacity. When people start dying because there are not enough resources to save them it will get ugly. The money spent on unqualified illegals not facing death or oppression and a governments obsession on self promotion instead of healthcare infrastructure will not make for a great legacy with an avoidable death count.

Why cumo allows this is another story too.

What a lying government. Trudeau never said a word about these non Canadians being exempt. He’s more than happy to keep risking Canadians lives. What a liar and where the heck is he rest of the media on this story. You are all complicit.

Send this story to Trump and ice! Maybe more action will be taken!

You guys should ask people to send a link of this video to the CBC and other major news outlets and maybe do a story on trying to give one of the major news outlets a animus tip about the border and make that your story ?

Oh please! Other racial groups profile against whites and other non whites for renting premises. This story is bias and not renter racism is not exclusive to one group

TRUE STORY : first time i went to Costco, i was ignored and rude to. Finally, i asked why am i being ignored? He apologized and offer to assist me. I told him I'm interested in on a membership and the city credit card. He bluntly told me, he doesn't think I'll get approve for the credit card. I asked why? He said because nobody ever does. I replied, i am not a NOBODY! He said please be quiet and complete my application profile. He did just so. He was genuinely shocked, when i got an instant $4k approval. He apologized again and asked politely what my credit score was. I told him 797 with an 7% debt to racial. He started kissing my butt to the point i felt even more uncomfortable because the love was growing beside me. I HATE BEING PROFILE. I'm going to make a couple youtube video to go to a few of my experiences

Look at you tube criminals that tells the story

I am ask probably 20 or 30 times can someone help me every time I am in Best Buy. Why do we bait these thoughts to divide people! Give me a break. Tell the whole story!

Send back all those peace loving Muslim back to their land. End of the story!

When you have headscarf and follow and stares at you thinking you’re stealing? \nThis is my story, or trying to apply for these bigger company for a job and noticed your Muslim name and they make excuses for to just get finish with you? \nIt’s 21 century people, and still racism there?

who wants to understand in islam and muhammad?\nJust reading (the story of Banu Qurayza) is enough.\n\ni am Kurdish, I was Muslim\ni know every thing about Islam?

I love the fact that the people who made this went extra length to make sure the stories and even clothes are matching. Good stuff. Racists have no place in this world.

Bro help me....pls pay attention to my story..my relatives ignored me to sponsor living in winnipeg canada...they were saying to sponsor me since 2010 but not now...pls help me if u can....i have diploma in electrical engg.....have 5 years of working as an electrician ....i got 6 band general..i need job offer ....

I used to work at Spencer's Gifts in the US and I can tell all kinds of stories where I stereotyped to catch shoplifters