Equity and Anti-Racism Legislation

Nova Scotians are invited to give feedback on proposed definitions for types of discrimination and racism that will be addressed in the Province’s equity and anti-racism strategy. Legislation passed in April commits the province to developing an equity and anti-racism strategy by July 2023.
Seven types of discrimination and racism were identified for definition and inclusion in the strategy:
- Ableism
- Anti-Asian racism
- Anti-Black racism
- Anti-Indigenous racism
- Anti-Semitism
- Gender and sexuality-based discrimination
- Islamophobia

Nova Scotians can give input by attending virtual engagement sessions being held between September 19—November 12.
Please RSVP for sessions by emailing or calling OEAEngagement@novascotia.ca or 1-844-424-4897. You will be asked to provide your first and last name. Upon registration, a Zoom link will be provided to you.

Session Dates and Times
Gender and Sexuality Based Discrimination
September 21st – 6:00pm-7:00pm
September 22nd -6:00pm-7:00pm
September 24th – 1:00pm-2:00pm
September 25th – 1:00pm-2:00pm

Ableism
September 26th – 2:00pm-3:00pm
September 28th – 6:00pm-7:00pm
October 1st – 1:00pm-2:00pm
October 2nd – 3rd 6:00pm-7:00pm

anti-semitism
October 6th – 6:00pm-7:00pm
October 7th - 2:00pm-3:00pm
October 8th – 1:00pm-2:00pm
October 12th – 6:00pm-7:00pm

Anti Black Racism
October 13th – 6:00pm-7:00pm
October 15th – 1:00pm-2:00pm
October 17th -6:00pm-7:00pm
October 18th 3:00pm-4:00pm

Anti-Asian Racism
October 19th – 2:00pm-3:00pm
October 20th – 6:00pm-7:00pm
October 22nd – 1:00pm-2:00pm
October 24th – 6:00pm-7:00pm

Anti-Indigenous Racism
November 7th – 2:00pm-3:00pm
November 9th – 6:00pm-7:00pm
November 10th -2:00pm-3:00pm
November 12th – 1:00pm-2:00pm

Islamophobia
November 14th – 1:00pm-2:00pm
November 16th – 6:00pm-7:00pm
November 17th -6:00pm-7:00pm
November 19th – 1:00pm-2:00pm

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