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Class is what separates, your skin colour is the not why you are separated. Your wealth or lack of, is what separates you, not your race. Poor people have more crime because they have less not because of the colour of their skin. Gangs dont form to separate colour but to make money. There is organized crime everywhere, you've opened your eyes to racism. Now open them and see you've let organized crime into your business world now you aid in the laundering of criminals money. Those criminals formed gangs to disperse their drugs. The drugs promote crime and those that are convicted of crimes go to jail. If you have money you can support your drug habit, if you cant crime goes up. Rich people do drugs like poor people but poor people cant support it so crime becomes the means to get the next fix. Again it is lack of money that is causing crime. The reason it appears there are fewer white people arrested is the white people had opportunity from racism in the form of slavery. All the slaves would have nothing when slavery was abolished. Racism was the reason we had slaves. Economics is why we have gangs.

Yes,Canada is a systemic racism country, worse than the US

I’m brown and I completely agree that racism is bad in Canada. I have heard n-words towards black people with the hard r, racism towards me, east asians, etc. High school was hell for me and the blatant racism continues with various friends and family. It was always overlooked and Ive been followed and pulled over by RCMP for no reason. RACISM EXISTS IN CANADA AND I LIVED WITH IT MY WHOLE LIFE AND IM ONLY IN MY EARLY 20S\nStats back it up as well. Indigenous and black people overrepresented in prison

I only believe Indigenous people are at risk of racism. Being victims of it

I remember when The Sun’s front Page back around 84 they said there was a problem with Racism in the Universities. As well I remember in Delhi Ontario RCMP years back had to do a sting operation dressed up as black migrant workers to catch the group that were beating up the migrant workers out of sport. I myself here in SouthWestern Ontario been followed by Police before I know was racially based by some ignorant police in the past as well. I never done drugs, Strong Christian, Law abiding. Seen it first hand back in the 90’s and 2000. Glad I lived out in the West Coast Growing up. I could say more and what I heard from others. Racism is everywhere.

Someone who lives and studied the Canadian history in school, I can say that there is racism in Canada, but not as worst as USA is we are to compare, but that doesn’t mean Canada is innocent either. It has its fair share of racism in from the history until the present days. The government does make it seem they are washing their hands of their history and directing the attention to the USA than admitting they too have this problem. Just not obvious and worst.

Racism exists the world over in every country and if you go looking for it you will find it even in the most tolerant nation, not saying that is or isn't Canada.

Originally this comment was like the size of a book talking about just some of the specific examples of Police and civilian racism I witnessed with my own Caucasian eyes in this country. I am extremely patriotic and I love being Canadian but I have been saying for years that we have problems when it comes to racism but no one here wants to even acknowledge it. Of course we're not as bad as our neighbors but at least they talk about it and seem to want to come to terms with their bigotry and institutionalized racism in society. As long as we keep pretending we don't TO THIS DAY have an ongoing history with systemic racism in politics, policing and even in the workplace than we will never in real life be the actual Canada we try to tell the world and ourselves we really are and that makes me deeply sad and ashamed.

How did we go from ‘diversity is our strength’ to ‘Canada has a problem with systemic racism’ ? Why is it whenever the USA has a problem it needs to become ours too? Seems like virtue signalling to me.

Think about why only certain races face racism. Then you'd know how to stop it.

Oppression of a race is ofcourse unacceptable, But it is made to seem that racism is worse now than decades before, like when blacks were forced to sit in the back of the bus, and native kids were put in residential schools, Such things i think were real forms of systemic racism, i am not saying that racism does still not exist anymore, It clearly does. Changes were made so no mattter what back ground you come from your believes and traditions must be accepted as part of a multicultural people in north america. But if you only focus on the mistakes of the past, and blame the sons and daughters for the sins of thier fathers, It will only drive in a nail into an invisible wall of indifference and bring true forms of rasism back!!!

Anyone annoyed racism is painted as a white man issue when it's white period? White woman included! Lol. But that's just white racism. Eurasia as a whole, Asians, have entire cultured based on racism against Africans and the brown skinned natives of their homes. Oh well. Let's pretend white women are innocent. Funny.

Wait, racism against Asians are not even worth mentioning? And they try to tell you what is systemic racism ... what a joke

Natives alone are the victims of systemic racism.. everything else is just people hitching along with US issues.

Systemic racism CBC?\nI thought we Canadians are proud of the fact that we get along even though we are formed by multi cultures.\nMake up your mind CBC!!!!

This video did a decent job of presenting some evidence regarding systemic racism in Canada. While we are better than the US in this aspect, we still have large room for improvement. However, I disagreed with the comments at the end regarding prime Minister Trudeau's knee. At the very least, that is a symbolic move showcasing his solidarity and empathy with oppressed individuals and his commitment for a better future. A mistake 20 years ago shouldn't devalue his 20 years of evolution and growth. Hopefully, the knee is accompanied by efforts aimed at police reforms and improved mental health support.

Today racism should be ABOLISHED and people should be getting along better in 2020, but people are different and more accepting than in 1975 I guess!! ?

I think Canada’s proximity to the USA desensitized us to its problems. Canadians have a long history of defining themselves by the fact that they are NOT American but that doesn’t shield us from the fact that we have some growing to do. We have generally more socially favorable welfare programs than the US but that doesn’t mean there isn’t systematic racism, it just means it’s shown and expressed in different ways

Focus on the historical racism of Canada while they can't produce one tangible example of current systemic racism but just moan and groan about it. One of the weakest arguments for systemic racism yet. Great job Clown Broadcasting Corp.

lol ok so 557 people disagree that there's any existence of any systemic racism... yay you guys are ignorant

I hope all countries eventually eradicate racism. US, Canada, where ever it may be.

Hypocrisy is the first and the racism is the second

It appears that the speakers of this video repeatedly criticized the government and law enforcement officers for systemic racism without offering any practical solutions to address it.

When I got my DNA results back I have DNA from China, Indonesia, Myanma, Thai, Khmer, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Madagascar and Native American, basically I'm much more of global citizen, even I look Chinese and a Canadian citizen. Maybe you should have your DNA test done, see where your root is from. We must stop racism, because we are all humanity from earth!

Google YouTube with words like Asian and racism and you’ll see all these videos of white Canadians spewing anti Asian racism

The liberals are the ones that are responsible for dividing our country, get rid of them and we will do away with racism

Racism is everywhere!!

So there's racism you cannot change that if people dont like you there's no way to make them like you. For one thing police have done the same to white people too.

I see racism everywhere in this country , In the workplace , within social circles just everywhere. Those of you who deny it are fools

As a non-Canadian citizen, watching this video does not convince me that systemic racism in Canada is just as bad as in the United States

Systematic racism in Canada is the same as Covid-19 here in small portions but no where near as bad as the government makes it out to be it is being used as a political tool to gain advantage same as Covid-19 as Canadians we need to stop listening to social media and the media and the politicians we need to treat each other with respect regardless until they give a reason not to when I meet people I see people and I treat them with respect until they give me a reason not to politicians are poison the media is poison and THEY ARE DIVIDING CANADA

Here in the United States when we talk to Snowbird or tourist from Canada and the topic will come up about racism in Canadia, everyone always says Quebec.

Whether you're willing to believe that these people were killed due to racism or not, they should not have been killed during a freaking WELLNESS CHECK. That's just messed up.

Systemic racism in Canada is a lie\n\nThe GOVERNVMENTS ACTIONS are not the actions of the people.\n\nThis is sad. You morons dont realize what this will open into ALL OF OUR LIVES.\n\nTOTALITARIAN RULE .. which will remove this wonderful country we call CANADA.

Its funny when they bring up pot and say that it benefits whites when in reality its not. Come to the rez were I live near and you will see so many pot shops but when a white person wants to open one up in the city its a big deal. And the government won't allow them to open up a shop. Its unbelievable how people are so blind to see that the true racism in Canada is not between white or black but between French and English. You get paid more if you know French, its mandatory to learn French in a city that maybe has ten french canadians, look at how much more Quebec gets represented, if Quebec does not like something then it never happens, Quebec can ban people from wearing religious icons that are not catholic yet the government allows this. You may not like it but its true its all about the big cities and Quebec here in Canada.

When are have a Muslim person elected in Calgary. We have a party leader from the Sikh community. Then we call we have systematic racism. Come on. We don't have any kin of these things. Don't fool us with your crap.

How does systematic racism look? It looks like the Québec Prime Minister saying that does not exist. The question must be answered by the people who suffers it each day, not by the elite population that dominates the rest.

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.

That test is completely loaded pro racism.

Racism is and always will be, home on the left.

There is racism, stereotypes and then statistics. Racism is wrong and fueled by hate, no excuse. Stereotypes are the use of statistics on an everyday basis, where people just know the overall and basic results of the study, most times just spread out by word of mouth. Statistics themselves are factual, especially when the number or sample data (or population) is large enough.They all exist, but don't be too quick to judge which ones you see here.\nDo the rental property managers, store clerks etc. act differently because they are fueled by hate (some maybe), or just trying to risk management present and future situations based on statistics/stereotypes? That's for you to decide!

Why are we fighting over racism. It's not going away. 100 yrs from now it will still be a problem. We as humans will all ways profile stragers. We can't help it. In every race we have the same problem. Like any thing else, we have to find a peaceful way to get along.

Here is the funny thing. If they are asked if they can be helped, they cry about racism...if they aren't asked if they can be helped, they cry racism...so.....WTF. What they need is counseling for their severe paranoia. Paranoia is a vibe you give off just like any emotion. It's a self fullfilling prophecy in most cases.

Yup look at the amount of dislikes. Canada is in denial! One of the biggest flag stores for LCBO are in downtown Toronto. White men stealing alcohol. lol My friend personally saw it and experienced it for herself. In addition, systemic racism is the WORSEEEEEE.

I understand this may help visual learners, in some delayed capacity, but why are we focusing so closely on Rory's point of view and how racism is difficult for him

I hate racism! I hate thieves! I hate lies! I hate hate hate corruption! I hate hate hate deceit! I hate murder!! I hate that we live in a WORLD that sin, ugliness, and hatred is aggrandized!

I am from Canada abd what bothers me about some immigrants is that they bring their customs ,and beliefs to my country.. I find that hard to tolerate . Leave your customs behind . I can understand why there is racism

8:24 I'm confused...how does complimenting a woman on her hair become racism???

I have friends from Sudan, Nigeria,Cameroon and all are doing well in Canada. It seems some of the biggest complainers are people born and raised in Canada. I am sure there is some racism but there is NO and I repeat NO systemic racism in Canada.

there are many levels of racism, the most extreme form is when violence and genocide occurs like in rwanada genocide, holocaust, partition of india, etc.