City names first commissioner against racism
The city has named its first commissioner against racism, Bochra Manaï, who has a long list of academic credentials as well as experience with social justice groups in town.
The city has named its first commissioner against racism, Bochra Manaï, who has a long list of academic credentials as well as experience with social justice groups in town.
david244 23:34 on 2021-01-12 Permalink
Just what we need at this desperate time in the history of the city.
Hard to tell if this is PM shoring up the base before the re-election campaign, or PM’s actual re-election campaign plan (ie. to enthuse the base with these gestures to meet the US media zeitgeist).
Michael Black 00:30 on 2021-01-13 Permalink
But the Gazette has a story where some feel the choice is not right.
J 08:37 on 2021-01-13 Permalink
I thought Cathy Wong was in charge of this?
Michael Black 10:17 on 2021-01-13 Permalink
I think this is another role, but Cathy Wong is on maternity leave so perhaps that factors in.
Kate 10:22 on 2021-01-13 Permalink
Michael Black, do you have a link to the Gazette story you mention?
Michael Black 10:30 on 2021-01-13 Permalink
“Montreal is dragging its feet on Systemic Racism”
https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/montreal-dragging-its-feet-on-systemic-racism-say-minority-groups
Jack 10:53 on 2021-01-13 Permalink
OMG she is going to be crushed tomorrow by Quebecor. Anyone want to bet how many columnists and news stories will castigate her, I’d guess 3 the first day, get a little traction, 5 the next day and finally a demand for her resignation.
https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/grand-montreal/2021-01-13/commissaire-anti-racisme/montreal-embauche-une-militante-contre-la-loi-sur-la-laicite.php
Jack 10:02 on 2021-01-14 Permalink
Kind of disappointed , only one article of alarm followed by MBC’s fill in the blank white angst . I expect better tomorrow. Richard, Sophie or Joseph don’t disappoint me.