Our mission and vision
We are dedicated to increasing the representation of Black Canadians in politics, civil services, Agencies, Boards and Commissions at all levels in Canada.
EDUCATE
Provide training and workshops to candidates about the political process at all levels. Provide information to Black communities about civic engagement and opportunities in the civil services and on Agencies, Boards and Commissions.
MOTIVATE
Encourage Black Canadians to run for political office. Highlight Black candidates and celebrate Black elected officials on all our social media sites and events.
ADVOCATE
Work with all political parties to increase the number of Black Canadians nominated in winnable ridings. Raise awareness about the impact of underrepresentation of Black Canadians in politics, civil services, Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Black Canadian Political Timeline
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1834
The history of Black Canadian voting rights is marked…
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1859
Abraham Doras Shadd, the first Afro-Canadian to hold public office,…
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1916
On 28 January 1916, Manitoba women became the first in Canada…
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1917
In the controversial Wartime Elections Act passed on September…
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1918
On 24 May 1918, the majority of female citizens…
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1963
Leonard Austin Braithwaite, CM, OOnt, QC, lawyer, politician (born…
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1964
Saint-Firmin (S. F.) Monestime (December 16, 1909 – October 27,…
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1968
In 1965, Alexander ran in the Canadian federal election…
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1972
Early years Rosemary Brown was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in…
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1984
Anne Clare Cools (born August 12, 1943) is a…
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