Commitments Proposed |
1. In the Immigration Committee’s research on best practices for creating “welcoming communities,” incorporate research on how communities can address racism and hate activity 2. Highlight, at a conference, how some communities have dealt with incidents of racism proactively, using the Asian Canadian Angler example |
Agreements Reached |
1. Will include issues relating to racism, cultural sensitivity, discrimination and hate as a component of its research, among a broad range of issues 2. Will discuss, at a conference workshop on “welcoming communities,” how one community responded to discrimination and a hate-motivated incident, using the angler incidents as an example |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. Draft paper on welcoming immigrants makes reference to cross cultural and race relations programs and cites the incidents involving Asian Canadian Anglers. Provided presentations to organizations on the paper and the role of municipalities in addressing immigration. 2. At its annual conference, AMO hosted a session at which the Peterborough Race Relations Committee presented a presentation on its community response to the angler incidents |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Allow for further research on the areas of racism, discrimination and hate when examining the barriers to integration for newcomers. 2. Facilitate further opportunities for municipalities to learn from each other when responding to hate or discrimination. E.g. Facilitate learning around the work of the Town of Georgina’s proposed protocol to address hate activity. |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Join CMARD (Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination) 2. Place a statement on the town website with respect to the incidents. Provide a strong message that racism is not tolerated |
Agreements Reached |
1. Will propose CMARD to City Council 2. Will place a statement on the town website referencing the incidents and condemning racism and discrimination 3. Will provide a statement/editorial to Asian language media at the beginning of the fishing season, promoting Kawartha Lakes as a welcoming community, and identifying that discrimination is something that is dealt with seriously 4. Will work with the OPP to identify the issues, and ask for greater presence in the community 5. Will obtain information about funding for local initiatives at community agencies, potentially for initiatives involving youth |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. The City of Kawartha Lakes has passed a motion to become a member of CMARD |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Contact the Commission for any further assistance in completing the goals under CMARD. |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Join CMARD 2. Place a statement on the town website with respect to the incidents. Provide a strong message that racism is not tolerated |
Agreements Reached |
1. Will take a report forward to Council supporting a Local Immigration Partnership Council |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. Has passed a motion to support the new Canadian Centre’s creation of a Local Immigration Partnership Council to strengthen the role of local and regional communities in serving and integrating immigrants. The planned strategy includes a focus on:
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OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Continue supporting anti-racism work taking a strong stand on issues of racism. |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Join CMARD 2. Place a statement on the town website with respect to the incidents. Provide a strong message that racism is not tolerated |
Agreements Reached |
No commitments obtained |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. Has posted a “Statement of Community Interest” on its website, which condemns any and all discrimination on the basis of race, religion and age. |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Work with Asian Canadian angling groups, local residents and police to ensure that everyone feels welcome to fish in Westport. |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Join CMARD 2. Place a statement on the town website with respect to the incidents. Provide a strong message that racism is not tolerated 3. Establish a race relations committee |
Agreements Reached |
1. Established the Georgina Equity and Diversity Committee |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. On May 29, 2008, the town of Georgina passed a motion to join CMARD The Georgina Equity and Diversity Committee has planned the following:
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OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. When completed, consider sharing the protocol on how to respond to incidents of discrimination with the Commission, other communities, CMARD, and AMO. 2. Contact the Commission for any further assistance in completing the goals regarding CMARD. |
Commitments Proposed |
The Commission and YRP discussed: 1. Further opportunities for public education about hate crimes, particularly against Asian Canadian people 2. Increased accessibility to police services in languages other than English or French |
Agreements Reached |
1. Will integrate examples of the Asian Canadian angler incident into the public education curriculum on hate crimes, which is directed at youth |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. Between April and June 2008, school safety officers talked about the assaults on Asian Canadian anglers in elementary and 2 high schools 2. YRP will continue giving presentations on this material 3. Media releases are provided in different languages 4. When doing presentations with angler associations, the YRP highlights the multilingual hotline people can call 5. Examples of the angler incidents were incorporated into the annual recertification hate crime training for all police officers. Since the Angler inquiry, these other initiatives were undertaken: 1. YRP put together the Hate Crimes Community Working Group to serve in an advisory capacity to YRP. Representatives include members of the communities most vulnerable to hate: Jewish, Chinese, Muslim, LGBT, Black, and First Nations communities, and also includes an Assistant Crown Attorney. 2. A poster, entitled "Fish Without Fear" was developed jointly with the OPP. The poster focused on fishing and hate crimes. It was posted in various regions. 3. Project Fisher continued this year. There were no other incidents of physical or verbal harassment reported this year 4. Since the Inquiry started, the YRP has been building a close partnership with the OPP Hate Crimes unit to liaise around general checks for hate crimes in the area 5. YRP have initiated the practice that whenever there is a suspected hate crime that has occurred in the region, community leaders are contacted to advise them of this 6. In November, YRP is hosting a workshop for police on hate crimes. The community impact of the assaults on anglers will be explored. 7. YRP is sitting as a member on the newly formed race relations committee in Newmarket 8. YRP's Diversity and Cultural Resources Bureau has been restructured such that a hate crimes investigator will now be assigned to the unit. This will give the unit a capacity to investigate systemic hate crimes (like the angler incidents), in addition to monitoring them. 9. YRP is maintaining its contacts with communities by reaching out to angling organizations 10. YRP is a member of the Intercultural friendship committee, along with the OPP and RCMP. This committee is ramping up efforts to urge communities across Ontario to declare themselves "diverse communities" Initiatives still to be completed 1. Speaking to parent councils about the issue. This may be done in conjunction with members of the Hate Crimes Police Advisory Group 2. A brochure on fishing and assaults was initiated and will be completed in time for Spring 2009 fishing season |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Continue to identify ways in which to educate the public that they can report hate activity to police in multiple languages. Continue to work on breaking down barriers to reporting. 2. Send completed fishing brochure to other police agencies and CMARD. |
Commitments Proposed |
The Commission and OPP discussed: 1. Further opportunities for public education about hate crimes, particularly against Asian Canadian people 2. Increased accessibility to police services in languages other than English or French |
Agreements Reached |
1. Will enhance hate crimes training provided to officers by having experts in hate crimes come to teach components of the criminal investigation course at the OPP academy. The Hate Crimes Unit will speak to the Ontario Police College to identify opportunities to enhance their curriculum in this area |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. The Hate Crime/Extremism Unit (HCEU) is currently conducting presentations to front-line police officers on the following OPP courses: General Investigative Course, Criminal Interdiction Course, and Internet Exploitation Course. The angler incidents are referenced in these presentations. The OPP has also spoken to the OPC about this issue, which is creating a video for recruits on hate crimes. 2. The Hate Crime Liaison Officers Program is in its fourth quarter - approximately 72 front line police officers representing OPP Administrative Detachments across the Province identify and assist in hate crime related investigations. Although the program is in its first year and still being evaluated, it has successfully resulted in the OPP being notified of more hate crimes. 3. The HCEU educated 1500 secondary school students on hate crimes at three separate presentations in Peterborough. 7. The HCEU continues to conduct presentations to community groups, justice partners and other stakeholders. 8. Hate incidents and hate crimes are being tracked through unified crime reporting statistics. The categories are specific to sexual orientation, race, etc. Initiatives still to be completed: A brochure on fishing and assaults was initiated and will be completed in time for Spring 2009 fishing season (with YRP) |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Continue to increase enforcement in affected areas during the next fishing season. 2. Continue to identify ways in which to educate the public that they can report hate activity to police in multiple languages. Continue to work on breaking down barriers to reporting. 3. Send completed fishing brochure to other police agencies and CMARD. 4. Ensure other police departments can benefit from the front line training hate crime video |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Provide training to enforcement officers to create an understanding of racial profiling, and to know how to respond to individuals who make complaints based on race 2. Consider if sanctions could be imposed on people who are reported as harassing anglers based on race and other Code grounds 3. Work collectively with police to coordinate MNR enforcement presence in communities, releasing notifications about any assaults, and providing information about where to call if assaults happen 4. Place a message on the MNR website welcoming people back to fishing season and providing a strong message with respect to discrimination, indicating that poaching/illegal fishing is not attributable to one community 5. Work collectively with anglers' organizations and community race relations committees to engage in public education initiatives to combat assumptions about illegal fishing |
Agreements Reached |
1. Will provide training to conservation officers on how to respond to racial profiling when responding to complaints based on race. Will incorporate the angler incidents as a training example. MNR will work with OHRC to provide an overview of the topic of racial profiling, even though the Commission has not heard of any complaints of racial profiling made against MNR officers |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. MNR has been working with the OHRC on creating a training program for conservation officers on racial profiling, and responding to complaints based on race. These will be part of the conservation officer annual re-certification process as of February 2009, and all existing officers will receive this training by December 2009. Will incorporate the angler incidents as a training example. This training will become mandatory for all new conservation officers. Partially complete. 2. In areas in which incidents occurred, MNR worked and continues to work with police to coordinate marine and other patrols. MNR Conservation Officers will continue to advise public to contact 911 in the event assaults occur or are witnessed. Complete. 4. Communications regarding the fishing regulations were developed. MNR will participate in a process led by the Ministry of the Attorney General to work with the OHRC on a communications plan to address discrimination issues. MNR will be including the following messaging in the 2009 Fishing Regulation Summary: “Racial discrimination has no place in Ontario. All anglers need to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner. If you see an incident of harassment or assault, please contact the OPP or local police. More information on this is available at the Ontario Human Rights Commission website at www.ohrc.on.ca” 5. MNR participated in a public awareness event hosted by York Regional Police in the Town of Georgina on June 8, 2008, an annual meeting of the Ontario Chinese Anglers association and at a meeting in Westport. 6. Will continue community outreach and public education (e.g. Conservation officers attending community or other special events) programs. Ongoing. |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Continue working with OHRC staff on the racial profiling training program. 2. OHRC encourages MNR to increase its presence in affected areas and specifically collect information on complaints made to conservation officers about anglers and hunters feeling unsafe or harassed (on the basis of race or any other ground) in order to coordinate activities with police 3. OHRC encourages MNR’s commitment to the OPS Diversity strategy and it will continue to explore ways to develop diversity to attract individuals from under-represented groups. OHRC supports MNR’s work toward further recruitment and promotion of people from racialized communities, including people who have multiple language skills 4. OHRC would like to meet to talk about a communication plan. Anti-racism and anti-discrimination messaging is a good start. It is important that the public also sees that MNR clearly identifies that no one community is wholly responsible for poaching. |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Define the ongoing leadership position that the Minister and the Ministry could take on this issue on a government corporate level with the following goals in mind: a) Promote and report on the government’s commitments and results with respect to the Inquiry 2. Develop a communications strategy for release at the start of the fishing season (spring 2008), in which the incidents and reported assaults are acknowledged and condemned as a form of racism and hate activity 3. Work to ensure that future Ministry of Citizenship immigration initiatives or joint partnerships with Citizenship and Canada include components that address racism and discriminatory barriers to integration and employment 4. Commit to working with the Attorney General and local immigrant and settlement agencies on initiatives to combat discrimination/hate crimes |
Agreements Reached |
1. The Ministry will work collaboratively within the OPS on a corporate approach including: a. MCI will work with other ministries identified in Inquiry in a coordinated approach to address the results with respect to the Inquiry b. The Ministry will continue to work at a variety of program and policy levels within its mandate to ensure that racial diversity and equity are respected both within government and with other stakeholders. c. The Ministry has offered to initiate a dialogue with the OHRC on racial profiling to better understand the specific intention of this commitment. d. The Ministry will continue to engage in public awareness and education concerning racial diversity in the context of the Ministry’s mandate. 2. The Ministry will work with MNR and other ministries on a communications strategy related to the incidents of racially motivated assaults. |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1b. Ongoing. MCI’s Ontario’s Community Builders (OCB) program provides funding for projects and welcomes applications that work towards “reducing racism and discrimination”. Some of the sector development projects funded under MCI’s Newcomer Settlement Program focus on anti-racism and engagement of community organizations in promoting dialogue about diversity. MCI is exploring issues related to “Canadian experience” and potentially developing tools and initiatives aimed at employers. More clarification on this is needed. 1c. Progress on this issue unclear. 1d. Ongoing. MCI will maintain its awards program to recognize the achievements of those who have welcomed newcomers. 2. MNR is the lead on this issue. No indication of partnership with Ministry of Citizenship on this initiative. 3. The Ontario Community Builders’ Program Guidelines 2008-2009 include a clause indicating that in order to be eligible for funding, organizations must comply with Ontario’s Human Rights Code. In addition, organization assessment criteria include the “existence and use of policies and procedures which value diversity, inclusion, access and equity for all community members”. Similar grant eligibility criteria will be included in the guidelines for the Newcomer Settlement Program 2009-2010. Complete. |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1b. MCI indicates that it is funding initiatives that combat racism. MCI would benefit from MCI communicating to OHRC and the public a better connection between funding these grants and outcomes seen in the community around eliminating racism. The Commission will still be interested in hearing about future initiatives arising from the Inquiry that will work with employers regarding removing barriers for foreign-trained professionals 3. In next year’s grant criteria
4b. Once the outcomes of the grant on anti-racism have been demonstrated, establish a plan to disseminate this information to other agencies |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Define leadership on this issue by making the implementation of the recommendations of the Hate Crimes Community Working Group Report a priority within the Ministry 2. Make funding available on an annualized basis to support appropriate community-based services for hate crime victims. Commit to working with other Ministries on initiatives to assist victims 4. Ensure that all Crown attorneys in all regions are trained to identify hate crimes and proceed appropriately. Use the angler incidents as a training example 6. Have MAG representatives sit on community Race Relations committees, where appropriate, to understand the barriers that prevent reporting to police and accessing victim services 8. Work with OHRC (and MCSCS) to produce information and resources for the public on victims’ rights, and processes and procedures for reporting and responding to hate crimes in appropriate languages (Rec. 7.3 of HCCWG report) 9. Work with the OHRC (and MCSCS) to undertake an examination of media coverage with respect to the role that can be played by media bodies to educate and sensitize the public to hate activity (Rec. 7.4 of HCCWG report) 10. Amend O.Reg.456/96 to ensure any person convicted of a hate crime is liable, pursuant to Section 3 of the Victims’ Bill of Rights, to his or her victim for emotional distress/bodily harm resulting from the crime, and introduce legislation to provide that the Victims’ Bill of Rights ensures that all victims of hate crime are presumed to have suffered emotional distress (Rec. 6.7 of HCCWG report) |
Agreements Reached |
1. MAG indicated that leadership is being taken on this issue through the creation and coordination of an interministerial committee to implement the recommendations of the Hate Crimes Community Working Group (HCCWG) 2. Ministry staff are participating in meetings with staff from Ministry of Citizenship and Ministry of Natural Resources to respond to the Asian Canadian Anglers issue 3. The Ministry is assessing the results and success of hate crimes initiatives to determine the appropriate scope for community based grant programs 4. Will be training more Crown Attorneys on hate crime issues 5. Will commit to MAG representation on community race relations committees where appropriate 6. Will review recommendation 6.7 from the HCCWG report 7. Will work closely with OHRC staff, where helpful, on a social marketing campaign, producing information/resources on victims’ rights, and the roles of media bodies |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. Although the 18-month mandate of the Hate Crimes Review and Implementation Project is complete, an anti-hate crime interministerial committee continues to work on this broad topic. 2. Ministry staff coordinated the broader government’s response to Angler Inquiry. At a meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Deputy Ministers of Justice in June of 2007, in response to the recommendations made by the Hate Crimes Community Working Group in their report, Ontario submitted a paper and requested that officials examine options for enhancing the status of hate crimes within the Criminal Code of Canada. The Deputy Ministers agreed to Ontario's request, and Ontario will continue to highlight the importance of this issue. 3. MAG is working with the 23 recipients Community Hate Crimes Response Grants. One grant funded a Community Alliance Forum in November 2008 to bring together justice professionals, victims, community representatives, service providers, the media and youth to discuss ways to address hate crime. Another grant funded the creation of a website www.notohate.ca to increase awareness of hate crimes and establish links to better address hate. The Ontario Victim Services Secretariat will continue its review of its programs and services to increase access and improve responsiveness to communities affected by hate. There has been an increase in annualized funding to victims organizations. OVSS will continue to work with those organizations to address service needs of victims of hate crimes. 4. The Criminal Law Division has trained hate crime specialists in the Crown Law Office-Criminal and in each of its six regions. The Criminal Law Division is currently planning training in hate crime prosecutions for approximately 70 Crowns from the Crown Law Office-Criminal and across the province. Ongoing. 5. Through the Ontario Victim Services Secretariat, MAG has a representative on York Region’s police advisory committee on hate crimes. Ongoing. 6. MAG is reviewing whether to include hate crimes under the Victims' Bill of Rights. 7. MAG and the OHRC have engaged in initial talks to partner on a large-scale social marketing campaign focused on hate and bias-related incidents in everyday life and accompanying resources. Ongoing. Work is continuing regarding:
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OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Consider sustained funding for agencies that address issues of hate crime and assist victims. 2. The Commission would like to hear the results of the review of OVSS programs and services and areas where initiatives will be implemented to improve services to benefit victims of hate crimes 3. Inform the public where projects (e.g. the Community victim impact statement, central clearinghouse) have provincial implications and will be expanded across the province 4. Continue to identify where MAG can provide representation on race relations and other advisory committees on hate crimes 5. Continue to advocate for changes in definitions in the Criminal Code to enhance protection for people who experience hate activity and hate-motivated offences. 6. Continue to liaise with the Commission about the progress of the hate crimes community work recommendations. 7. Ensure that victims of hate are aware of victim services that exist and their options under the law. 8. Ensure that statistics are collected by the courts with respect to the disposition of offences that have been identified as being hate-related. |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Recommendation 6.11 of the Hate Crimes Community Working Group report, which includes:
2. Recommendation 6.12 of the Hate Crimes Community Working Group report, which includes:
3. Recommendation 6.27 of the Hate Crimes Community Working Group report, which includes:
4. Recommendation 7.1 of the Hate Crimes Community Working Group report, which includes:
5. Recommendation 7.3 of the Hate Crimes Community Working Group report, which includes:
6. Recommendation 7.4 of the Hate Crimes Community Working Group report, which includes:
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Agreements Reached |
1. MCSCS is in the process of establishing a Police Stakeholder Working Group to further review and respond to recommendations of the HCCWG report that affect policing. The working group is expected to meet in the next month 2. The working group will consider any proposed changes to the Ministry guidelines dealing with hate/bias crime and hate propaganda through the Policing Standards Advisory committee 3. The working group will review recommendation 6.27. MCSCS will remind police services without hate crimes units that they can access the OPP Hate Crimes Liaison Officer program |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. The Ministry has established the Police Stakeholder Working Hate Crimes Working Group (PSHCWG). As of January 2009, the PSHCWG had two meetings and drafted a project plan to manage the review of recommendations made by the Hate Crimes Community Working Group 2. The PSHCWG is looking at the possibility of developing a consistent working definition of hate crime, barring changes to the Criminal Code of Canada. The PSHCWG has also drafted questions for an environmental scan to help identify best practices that could be shared, training requirements, and opportunities for change or improvement. 3. This recommendation was raised with the working group and is being discussed. |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. The Commission would like to hear the progress made on each of the items mentioned in the angler report, with a particular focus on ensuring access to police services, reviewing and amending police protocols, creating reliable methods to collect information on hate crimes, and engaging communities |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Develop and enhance curricula in consultation with people from Code-protected communities that will address issues of overt and systemic discrimination and provide students with the knowledge, resources and skills to recognize and confront hate and hate-related bullying (recommendation 4.2 of the Hate Crimes Community Working Group Report) 2. Ensure that curricula for school boards in affected areas include a component on hate-related incidents and discrimination specifically pertaining to the experience of Asian Canadians and Asian Canadian anglers |
Agreements Reached |
1. Will work with school boards in affected areas to develop teaching and resource materials around racism and hate activity using the angler incidents as an example. 3. Further consideration will be given to engagement of community groups in the curriculum review process |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1 & 2. EDU began working with Boards in May and June 2008 to develop resources to support teachers in grades 1, 5, 8, 10, 12 in incorporating Asian Canadian angler examples into the curriculum, as appropriate. This will be rolled out and reviewed during the curriculum review process in fall 2009. Ongoing. 3. In July 2008, writing teams were engaged to begin development of draft courses in Equity Studies, Gender Studies and World Cultures. Antiracist Multicultural Education Network of Ontario is represented on the writing team, in addition to educators with background and experience in equity and anti-discrimination education. Draft Equity Studies courses were available for review and consultation in the late Fall and will continue until February 23, 2009 as part of the curriculum review process. The draft Gender studies course is being piloted in three sites beginning in February 2009, and will provide opportunities for gathering feedback. The World Cultures course is undergoing further development in summer 2009. Ongoing |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Commission staff appreciates the opportunity to review the two draft Equity courses and the draft case study on Asian Canadian anglers and provide input for consideration 2. Continue to identify how all Boards of Education can become involved in the curriculum development process regarding the angler incidents and hate crimes 3. Continue to identify how racialized community groups will be engaged in the curriculum review process |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Invite the OPP into schools to provide education about stereotypes, hate crimes and the angler incidents 2. Provide training for teachers on anti-racism and anti-discrimination |
Agreements Reached |
1. Will invite the OPP into schools to provide education sessions on this issue 2. Will provide training for teachers on anti-racism and anti-discrimination |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. OPP came and did a presentation on hate crimes to approximately 20 students in Peterborough. |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Continue to educate students on the issue of hate crimes and the angler incidents as needs arise 2. Continue to provide teacher training around anti-racism and anti-discrimination as needed |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Take part in community race relations committees |
Agreements Reached |
1. Will work with boards/Ministry of Ed to develop teaching and resource materials around racism and hate activity, using the angler incidents as an example |
Progress as of March 2009 |
2. YRDSB had the York Regional Police Department provide presentations on the Angler assaults Has incorporated the issue as part of the Board’s “Character Matters” work The Board has worked on cultural proficiency to educate students, staff and parents around sensitivity to cultures
To be completed: |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. To Be Completed: Participate in the development of curriculum with the Ministry of Education. 2. Continue to educate students on the issue of hate crimes and the angler incidents as needs arise. |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Take part in community race relations committees 2. Invite the YRP into schools to talk about stereotypes, hate crimes and the angler incidents |
Agreements Reached |
1. Will work with boards/Ministry of Ed to develop teaching and resource materials around racism and hate activity, using the angler incidents as an example 2. Will continue to work with the YRP in the area of hate crimes and will provide opportunities at schools to address the issue. |
Progress as of March 2009 |
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OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Participate in the development of the curriculum with the Ministry of Ed. |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Take part in community race relations committees 2. Invite the OPP into schools to talk about stereotypes, hate crimes and the angler incidents |
Agreements Reached |
1. Will work with boards/Ministry of Ed to develop teaching and resource materials around racism and hate activity, using the angler incidents as an example |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. The Board will implement education example from Ministry of Ed when it is developed 2. All secondary schools in the Board received sessions on hate crimes and the angler incidents from the Board’s police partners in June 2008. Letters about the project were sent home to parents. |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Continue to educate students on the issues of hate crimes and the angler incidents as needs arise |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Take part in community race relations committees 2. Invite the OPP into schools to talk about stereotypes, hate crimes and the angler incidents |
Agreements Reached |
1. When developed, will implement teaching and resource materials around racism and hate activity, using the angler incidents as an example |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. Has not yet received teaching and resource materials from Min of Ed regarding hate crimes 2. OPP did presentations on hate crimes in some schools in Peterborough county |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Continue to educate students on issues of hate crimes and the angler incidents as needs arise |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Take part in community race relations committees 2. Invite the OPP into schools to talk about stereotypes, hate crimes and the angler incidents |
Agreements Reached |
1. Will work with boards/Ministry of Ed to develop teaching and resource materials around racism and hate activity, using the angler incidents as an example, and will introduce this issue to the school senate |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. Has engaged in preliminary talks with the Ministry of Ed regarding their integration of this issue in the curriculum Initiatives to be completed:
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OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Continue to educate students on the issue of hate crimes and the angler incidents as needs arise. 2. Participate in the development of the curriculum with the Ministry of Education. |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Take part in community race relations committees 2. Invite the OPP into schools to talk about stereotypes, hate crimes and the angler incidents |
Agreements Reached |
1. Will work with boards/Ministry of Ed to develop teaching and resource materials around racism and hate activity, using the angler incidents as an example, and will pilot this example in an upcoming meeting with principals and VPs 2. Will work with police in the area of hate crimes and will provide opportunities at schools to address the issue. |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. Has not yet received teaching and resource materials from Min of Ed regarding hate crimes 2. Board intends to do this in the 2008-2009 school year. |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Continue to educate students on the issue of hate crimes and the angler incidents as needs arise. 2. Participate in the development of curriculum with the Ministry of Education. |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Engage in public education initiatives to combat stereotypes about Asian Canadian anglers and clarify misunderstandings about legal and illegal fishing 2. Issue a notice on the web site at the beginning of fishing season about the assaults, condemning racism, and identifying support services for anglers who experience discrimination or assault |
Agreements Reached |
1. OFAH has facilitated contact between the Commission and the editor of Ontario Out of Doors magazine for publication of materials related to the angler incidents |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. On May 14, 2008, OFAH released a statement on its website, calling for more enforcement of the harassment provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act so everyone, regardless of race, can remain safe while fishing. |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Engage with anglers and the public to promote safety, and counter racial stereotyping, particularly around illegal fishing. |
Commitments Proposed |
1. Engage in community initiatives (e.g. with the Race Relations committee of Peterborough) that (a) Combat stereotypes that Asian Canadians are more likely to fish illegally than people in other communities (b) Work to increase the safety and support for Asian Canadians who may be victims of discrimination and/or hate activity |
Agreements Reached |
1. Will post a message on the web site about the seriousness of the incidents, and directing people where to call for help if they experience racism, assault, or harassment |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1. Has not posted a message on the web site to call police if people experience assault |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Fulfill commitment as identified 2. Refer any incidents of harassment of anglers to the OHRC or to police |
Commitments Proposed |
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Agreements Reached |
OHRC will work with MAG and MCSCS and others to find ways to address the recommendations in the HCCWG report, including: 1. Rec. 7.1:Work with MAG & MCSCS on a large scale social marketing campaign focused on hate and bias-related incidents in everyday life 2. Rec. 7.3: Work with MAG & MCSCS to produce information and resources for the public on victims’ rights, and processes and procedures for reporting and responding to hate crimes in appropriate languages 3. Rec. 7.4: Work with MAG & MCSCS to undertake an examination of media coverage with respect to the role that can be played by media bodies to educate and sensitize the public to hate activity 4. Will assist MNR in delivering training on racial profiling, & in developing materials on anti-racism 5. Will provide an editorial to OFAH for submission to Ontario Out of Doors and work with them on their message about these incidents 6. Will provide guidance to Boards of Ed to develop case study, and provide training on racial profiling, where requested 7. Over the 2008 fishing season, will monitor reports of any similar incidents, and will support organizations with fulfilling their commitments. Will share information on the progress throughout the year. |
Progress as of March 2009 |
1, 2, 3. OHRC has initiated talks with MAG and MCSCS about the development of a social marketing campaign 4. Is assisting MNR in developing training materials on racial profiling and anti-racism 5. A letter to the Editor by Chief Commissioner Barbara Hall was published in Ontario Out of Doors in August 2008. 6. Min of Ed will provide OHRC with its materials for consultation on developing a case study. OHRC staff has provided presentations on anti-racism education to the Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique Centre – Sud 7. OHRC has monitored reports of any similar incidents and has offered to support organizations in fulfilling their commitments. |
OHRC Proposed Next Steps |
1. Continue supporting other organizations in fulfilling their commitments. 2. Continue implementing OHRC commitments. |