Opinion: Federal budget a good first step for Black communities It has taken decades to entrench systemic racism across our government and institutions and it won’t be solved in a single budget cycle
Author of the article: Craig Wellington, Special to National Post
Publishing date: May 04, 2021 • 3 hours ago • 4 minute read • Hull-Aylmer MP Greg Fergus, chair of the Canadian Caucus of Black Parliamentarians, speaks to the press in a file photo from Sept. 19, 2019. Fergus is one of three MPs writer Craig Wellington, Executive Director of the Black Opportunity Fund, singles out for praise as he comments on the recent federal budget and measures intended to help Black communities. Photo by Justin Tang/The Canadian Press