Asian Canadians have long contributed to building a rich, strong and diverse Canada, despite having been excluded and subject to racist public policies during several notable moments in Canadian history. While this history is part of our past, alongside discriminatory legislation like the Chinese Exclusion Act and the Chinese Head Tax, anti-Asian racism continues to persist in Canada.

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is thrilled to announce the launch of a Civic Youth Fellowship in Edmonton, co-funded by CRRF and the City of Edmonton, Islamic Family and Social Services Association (IFSSA), and Africa Centre. The fellowship will bring 13 youth interns into the Edmonton City Council Offices for eight weeks, beginning in May 2023.

La Fondation canadienne des relations raciales est heureuse d'accueillir Omar Mufti, le nouveau gestionnaire des politiques publiques.

On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) stands in solidarity with all those who have experienced discrimination based on their race, ethnicity, or cultural background. Racism is a pervasive problem that affects communities around the world, with devastating effects on individuals, families, and society as a whole.

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF), Media Girlfriends and the Canadian Anti-Asian Racism Coalition (CARC)/Coalition canadienne contre le racisme anti-Asiatique (CCRA) are pleased to announce a media training webinar to support community leaders that lead anti-Asian racism work in Canada.

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is pleased to welcome Zehra Talib, CRRF's new Regional Coordinator for British Columbia, Yukon and the North West Territories, Zehra Talib.

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) today announced a partnership with UNINTERRUPTED Canada, a subsidiary of The Good Karma Company, to create an online incubator for BIPOC athletes and allies to access resources promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in hockey, based on the award winning documentary, BLACK ICE.

January 29 marks six years since a lone gunman stormed the Quebec Cultural Islamic Centre, killing six Canadian Muslim men in cold blood. It was the first such massacre to take place at a house of worship on Canadian soil.

On January 27, Canadians are invited to join Jewish Canadians and people around the world in marking the International Day for Holocaust Remembrance. This annual global commemoration marks the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp and promotes awareness of the over six million Jewish people who were killed in the Holocaust. This year’s theme is “Home and Belonging” to signify how the Holocaust shattered the lives and sense of belonging of Jewish people, and led to the deaths of roughly two-thirds of Europe’s Jewish population.

Behind Racism: Challenging the Way We Think shows how the mental processes that help us think and act quickly can lead to racism and discrimination. This exhibition examines racism in Canada and encourages visitors to recognize bias, challenge discrimination and appreciate our differences. Visitors will also learn about cognition and perception, including how interference, bias, blind spots and other mental processes shape how we see the world around us.

Registration is free, and in addition to the curated tour, visitors will receive a general admission ticket courtesy of the CRRF.

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is now accepting requests for proposals to support our digital strategy and content creation. Please send all expressions of interest to: Please note the deadline for inquiries is Friday, November 11, 2:00PM EST.

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) welcomes the reappointment of Teresa Woo-Paw as CRRF Chairperson of the Board of Directors for a term of four years. 

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) requests proposals for the website redesign and development of its public website.

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) honours Indigenous, First Nations, and Métis peoples whose lives and communities were shattered by the legacy of colonialism.

The CRRF is recommending the federal government invest $44 million to create a national fund for organizations that support victims of hate and a direct fund for survivors of hate crimes, as new data reveal a sharp rise in police-reported hate crimes.

The CRRF conducted its own research through PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and found that many victims have nowhere to turn for support and there are major gaps and inconsistencies in the services available to victims. The CRRF based its recommendations on this report which can be read by clicking the link below.

In 2021, Canada’s House of Commons unanimously designated August 1st as Emancipation Day.

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) honours the history and significance of this important commemoration.

The CRRF calls on all Canadians to root out any remnants of that legacy. It is important to ensure that our educational system does not minimize the horrors and that the truth of the institution is understood.

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation wishes everyone from coast-to-coast-to-coast a peaceful and reflective Canada Day.

On June 6, 2021, the deadly attack on a London Muslim family out for an evening walk shocked and saddened Canadians across the country.

The latest instalment of the #BlockHate campaign features the story of Vietnamese Canadian Linda Hoang, an Alberta-based social media strategist, blogger, and co-founder of Stop Race Based Hate.

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims in the mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket this past weekend.

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation and the Chiefs of Police National Roundtable announce formation of joint task force at national hate crimes conference