Social Problem Resolved
The problem of African-Canadian segregation has many roots. Some have been resolved and some have not. The roots consist of racism, segregation,exclusion, and hate. While the conditions for African-Canadians are much better these days, there are still problems. The only reason that I say yes, the problem has been resolved is because, the problem I am discussing is segregation, not racism.
There were many events that lead to the end of segregation against Africans in Canada, starting primarily with the first and second world wars. During the First World War, African Canadians were not allowed to be part of the regular military, as they were considered not worthy or good enough to fight for Canada. However, an all-Black unit was made up of men from all over Canada. Called the No. 2 Construction Battalion, they were not to fight for their country, but to build shelters and trenches.[1] African Canadian organizations were raising funds to support their country, volunteering in hospitals and factories, and doing everything they could to help.[2] These organizations worked with predominantly white organizations, which showed that the whites were becoming more accepting of the blacks. The African Canadians also took on trades of many sorts that they were not accustomed to. This was the first instance when the black community had a large presence in the Canadian workforce.
Finally, after much struggle and, blacks were permitted into the Canadian Armed forces during the Second World War. [3] This was a great accomplishment for African Canadians, as equality was something that they had been fighting for for quite a while. This achievement triggered a series of events contributed to the end of segregated African-Canadians. The African Canadians were and are proud and valuable members of our military, and this event shows us that they had come to be accepted as close to equal already.
With the events of The first anti racial law was passed in Ontario. The racial discrimination act, this law, was passed in Ontario in march 1944[4] . This law prohibited any publications of symbols, notices or signs that portrayed any racial, ethnic or religious discrimination. This was a huge step towards the end of racial segregation in Canada. This law, and Ontario as a whole, was a trendsetter towards ending discrimination against African Canadians, and other groups that were being discriminated against.
There were many events that lead to the end of segregation against Africans in Canada, starting primarily with the first and second world wars. During the First World War, African Canadians were not allowed to be part of the regular military, as they were considered not worthy or good enough to fight for Canada. However, an all-Black unit was made up of men from all over Canada. Called the No. 2 Construction Battalion, they were not to fight for their country, but to build shelters and trenches.[1] African Canadian organizations were raising funds to support their country, volunteering in hospitals and factories, and doing everything they could to help.[2] These organizations worked with predominantly white organizations, which showed that the whites were becoming more accepting of the blacks. The African Canadians also took on trades of many sorts that they were not accustomed to. This was the first instance when the black community had a large presence in the Canadian workforce.
Finally, after much struggle and, blacks were permitted into the Canadian Armed forces during the Second World War. [3] This was a great accomplishment for African Canadians, as equality was something that they had been fighting for for quite a while. This achievement triggered a series of events contributed to the end of segregated African-Canadians. The African Canadians were and are proud and valuable members of our military, and this event shows us that they had come to be accepted as close to equal already.
With the events of The first anti racial law was passed in Ontario. The racial discrimination act, this law, was passed in Ontario in march 1944[4] . This law prohibited any publications of symbols, notices or signs that portrayed any racial, ethnic or religious discrimination. This was a huge step towards the end of racial segregation in Canada. This law, and Ontario as a whole, was a trendsetter towards ending discrimination against African Canadians, and other groups that were being discriminated against.