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This is disgusting, especially the experience at Shoppers Drug Mart. I'm ashamed our First Nations people are treated like this.

That's why Rory got those results because you don't have to tolerate it especially if your friends are of other race. But he says in some cases you do. Smh

Hell yeah there's shopping while black especially in America.

You are way up north from your country! UNITE and fight for your COUNTRY! Especially your corrupt politicians!! Don't run and expect for every thing to go great. Especially since it not your home country!!

Shoppers Drug Mart employees are the absolute worst in my experience for racial profiling. They opened a new store so had hardly any customers, I was shopping for painkillers where there are numerous drug types, brands, strengths (mg), styles (capsules, gel cap, tablets), amounts and prices - all in small writing which takes quite a bit of time to disseminate and decide upon especially when your eyesight is poor as mine is. After a while I looked up and noticed a security guard standing in the aisle watching me. I was shocked and confronted him, asking if he was watching me, to which he quickly denied and left. Was so disturbed I quickly left the store without buying anything and refused to return to that location. Another time I was shopping for an eyebrow pencil where the colour name was printed again in small letters so was spending time to find the one I wanted amongst all the different browns. After I had chosen and started to walk past their counter, their staff member stood with her arms folded shaking her head. This was very alarming as I had shopped in that store since it had opened! So after effectively being accused of shoplifting a $3 eyebrow pencil for no reason other than being black, at the cash line, a white guy sprints out the door carrying a $50 box of diapers! Whatever they are selling at Shoppers or anywhere else is not worth my freedom. They have no right to profile me when it is never going to be me stealing. There are many, many black people who just do not do those kinds of things. We are not all criminals. I have worked in lots of stores and the majority of people stealing are the majority of people in Canada - the white people. Stop living on stereotypes, Shoppers Drug Mart and don't pooh-pooh people's experiences when they call and complain!

Even with our faults I can’t help but believe we are still one of the best. Especially with how things are looking for our neighbours to the south.

Of course theres racism here.\nOf course police act in terrible ways.\nOf course no one wants to talk about it... \n\nAnd no, its not as bad as it is in the states... but it exists.\nWe militarize our police.. mostly from fear.. but also because its “good politics” to say “we increased policing”\n\nNo, its not right.\n\nCall it out.\nNot sometimes..every time. Not if its your race being afflicted.. for any race. Every time.\n\nIt DOES take time... it will not happen overnight. Especially if we want it to not come BACK.. which it seems to.\n\nTeach your kids. To stand up for themselves.. and for others.\nEspecially for others. Education starts at home. Dont trust schools or others to do what’s right... not until YOU do it too.\n\nSmall, steady steps will get us there faster than huge, resisted ones.\nRemember that.\nWhen a small step is taken, doesnt matter by who.. support it. Make the ones who took it feel it was WORTH TAKING... then watch how eager they are to take the next one.\n\nTrain them like a dog. One step at a time, with constant “atta boy”’s and treats.. and one day, they will just do as they should.. because its right? Because they want the pat on the head?\nDoesnt matter why, so long as they keep taking steps.\n\nWhen they take a step and everyone complains “its not enough” or “you dont really care”... why would they do it again?\n\nReward those small steps.. pat em on the head.. and they WILL do it again.\nPunish those steps, by complaining about it, because it didn’t solve everything at once?\n\nConditions them not to bother trying.

I feel being prejudiced in subtle ways every day when i was new to this country. Now with me settled here for some time, i feel less, but police especially the white police has always made me feel they are judging me based on my race, gender. They lie a lot, They should be defunded!

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!

It’s usually the Eastern European immigrants that are very obvious with racism in Canada. The Anglo Canadians are more subtle especially with high paying jobs.

Hey Yes there is a problem of racism in Canada too. They will not show directly but indirectly will do that at most of the places. Its really rude especially when i try to help out somebody or don’t have any intentions to hurt people. I always try to make people happy and smile. Why is that? Before anything we are all humans, that should all matters. Please being respectful to everybody, you never know how the person is already going through in their lives. I apologize if i say anything wrong but thats a bitter truth. Thank you!!!

This happens both ways and is very real in Canada, but the racism against white community is just as bad if not worse than the other way around. Landlords won't rent to white people especially with kids. Some stores dont hire white people anymore. It's very Sad and it's in our faces but once again no one has the stones to dare say anything about it.

Canada is a boring country to live in and their immigration is more strict than the US’s especially from the Obama years

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It’s crazy how the western world is so against the muslim women covering the face, hair, body but now everyone does it themselves, especially the non muslims due to COVID-19.

Canadian government caught that guy when millions of dollars deal was over !!! Corruption is everywhere even in the heavens !! No one is 100% honest here !!! Especially this days Chinese people got more money in their pockets then before !!! Obviously Canadian neighbors are concerned too !!!

There is racism in Canada especially in the workplace

Lets all face the reality. Racial profiling works especially when you're talking about security and safety. The police do it, the FBI, CIA, military, even those store security department. Though they wont openly admit it but they do it. It's a serious part of their operations. They do it because it works. They do better job on protecting the population because of racial profiling. How about for the producer of this video interview or make a research on those groups that really do racial profiling.

Especially in this situation there's corona

Real racism is proven in the workplace around here, sadly especially if it’s a high paying job, they feel like you don’t deserve to be there or have that pay grade... envy & extreme haterism...no common sense to just let ppl be and provide for there families in peace lots of circumstantial mental anguish when in such a toxic work setting, then coupled with having enough mental energy left to do your job adequately...smh

Oh com’on, as much as I support immigrants and refugee, calling the Canadian system bad is just wrong, especially compared with America

I love when the USA and Canada play against each other in hockey, especially during the Winter Olympics.\nEdit: I'm from the US, and I was only seven years old when Crosby scored the golden goal in the Gold Medal match Vancouver 2010. After all these years, it still hurts thinking about it, but what to do, *hockey is Canada's game!*

I cried watching this, especially the Muslim Lady standing there alone being abused and Canadians stepping up. ??

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.

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.

All my Muslim boy classmates are in love with Hindu girls... it's amazing.. they hardly talk religion .. but the girls have started wearing hijab.. and posting photos.. for everything they say Subhan Allah and it's amazing. Love knows no religion... especially for Muslim boys... I love how soon India will become a Muslim majority.

Would be very interesting to test racial bias, especially in relation to China, now that covid-19 has a hold on communities worldwide

I love Canada, I have a lot of family in Toronto and have been there many times as well as Montreal and Vancouver. Tbh, there’s no place like the US. We have all types of climates and geography. From deserts, tundra, rain forests, etc. We have some of the best mountains, beaches, and cities on Earth. If you like cold weather, stay up north like Chicago or Boston. If you like normal every season weather, we have many places for that. Mediterranean weather in California, and tropical weather in Florida. We have it all. We have the best sports fans in the world and every sport is accepted here. You can even see so many people play Rugby and Cricket in many parks. Many great universities throughout the country. Best attractions in the world for all age groups. High pay and decent cost of living in most part of the country. Supercar culture is the best in the world especially in SoCal (my personal favorite), TV and entertainment, and the list keeps going on and on. I know that the government in this country is pretty messed up, but hopefully that will be resolved in the future. I also respect the safety that Canada has, but have to admit that Toronto is getting pretty dangerous in some areas. Plus the History of America is amazing. I really do love Canada and would live there if I had to move out of the country, but there’s no place like the USA. ??❤️??

I love Canada it's so beautiful I just love the culture, people, and especially the scenes e.g Canadian Rockies :D

I can never tell the difference between Canada and America in language especially and people

I think lots of these are stereotypes like especially the food cause I'm a canadian and think that maple syrup is way to sweet ,I also think the street are way less busy in canada and in canada where I live there are way less fast food joint's like I have never seen taco bell or chipotle in canada and where I live in bc It doesn't snow alot

Drew, there are plenty of Tim Horton's in the US, especially in NY. And the Head of State in Canada is the Queen, not the PM.

Canada is a very racist country. Especially towards Blacks

Glad to see organizations like the black fathers and many that were not part of this documentary. I also want more ppl to think about families who have fathers that are emotionally unavailable/ are workaholics or are just puppet dads. This is often overlooked. There are females who stay with deadbeat males out of fear of societal shaming/ fear of being along and decide to stay even though the guy doesn't provide any support... I'm other words, males who create families but are not emotionally there so to say, that in many ways can be super problematic and disastrous for the family dynamic especially for the women and the children.

A lot of mixed race children,have the dual complexities abroad,but in African countries they are mostly cherished or revered ,especially the female.

? If you walk into any store with a backpack or a big bag wearing a hoodie you will be ? followed ? no matter what you look like... Especially if the previous night the person happened to be watching the local news & everyone they saw on the news was committing a crime looked like you. So remember that we all pay for the sins of our brothers..

Growth can come from discomfort\nIf you feel uncomfortable, explore why maybe you'll learn something new about yourself, others and the world especially if you have advantages that others might not have, this isn't just related to race

About 20 years ago, a man I knew who had insider knowledge of things told me this: There was a quiet war going on inside the RCMP. This war was nation wide but especially concentrated around the Capital and around the west coast -- it was between the good cops and a powerful and ruthless criminal gang that had tentacles all through the organization and connections to political power and street gangs. It looks like the good guys lost.

A Muslim can practice his/her religion without finding fault with other religions, especially in a western country. The Islamic philosophy is directly opposite to Western culture. No religion has a monopoly on God although they claim so. If they do not understand this they will become unpopular in the countries they are migrated to.

I would suggest countries accepting immigrants especially Western Nations should introduce a bill that body display of faith should be at left home and should be carried within you. No need to display and promote in Public or work place.

Why they are like stay in other country not in Arab country. Why they are not moving to Arab country, so many arab country there. \n\nIn arab country they cant freely to speak & act. Especially their woman. When they are become.more & more a lot. In other country they talk alot but their country cant talk\n Later They will make rules like syaria law in a country tht they stay now.\nWelcome world!!!

In India due to *some pseudo secular leaders & political parties* we hindu start loosing grip over our home land. We are 80% in India but we are not feeling safe especially for our childrens future.\n\nUnfortunately England is also in danger now , very fastly Muslims increasing their population. I guess already England surrendered to Islam.\nOnce they crossed 40 % out of total population then no one is able to stand against of them and other religion peoples should leave that land or else need to accept Islam. \nFor this one history gives lot of proofs.\n\nMay be the Canada is the next victim.... unfortunately.

Here’s a question. \nWhy is CBC aloud to turn off comments? They turn off comments especially about Trudeau when we voice our displeasure with Trudeau. This should be addressed and CBC should either close all comments or open all comments open.

It doesn't matter if its their choice. Naquab compromises security. One simply can't roam around with masks especially at public places.

WE DONT WANT CHINESE AND INDIANS OH AND ESPECIALLY MUSLIMS HERE. THEY DESTROPYED OUR HOUSING MARKET AND CULTURE

Why not look at the other side... Come here to Alberta, Cold Lake especially and see that aboriginals working side by side with whites make double the income.

This is such a ridiculous video. Especially the implication that other races are less biased than whites. Asian folks largely stick with Asian folks. Muslims often times only marry Muslims. Most black people in America admit to racial bias and there is a large amount of hate crime against white folks that is not charged that way because of their white skin. Almost everyone has cultural bias. As a matter of fact I would make the argument that white folks are more likely to date and marry outside their race and Christians too.

Why no asian guy? Asians get equally as much as the other two there. Also, racism is everywhere, only gotten worse and continues to get worse, especially since 2016.

YOU WILL GET THE JOB OFFER, only when you know the day JESUS CHRIST is coming back especially if you are outside Canada.

Islam is a religion of terrorism. The sooner you know this fact , the better. Look at England. It is a jihadi hub because of uncontrolled immigration of Muslims, especially from South Asia. London is called now informally as Londonistan.