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BC launches Demographic Survey to combat systemic racism

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 14 Jun, 2023 05:14 PM

The B-C government is encouraging all residents to take a survey to help identify systemic racism in government services.

Minister of Citizens’ Services Lisa Beare says Indigenous Peoples and racialized groups have said they are being left behind because government services weren’t designed with them in mind.

We’ve launched the BC Demographic Survey to collect information and ensure everyone has equal access to public services. Better data means more equitable and inclusive government programs. Take the survey: https://t.co/eJCCa6q6Bh pic.twitter.com/SiEiQNiY6q
— Lisa Beare (@lisabeare) June 14, 2023

What a historic day with the launch of the #BCDemographicSurvey today. Your input matters! Take the survey to help us identify the gaps & barriers communities face when accessing govt services. We all have a role to play in building a more #InclusiveBC https://t.co/XQyHVAyCad 1/2 pic.twitter.com/Qq8WJnJqaf
— Mable Elmore (@mableelmore) June 14, 2023

The province says the B-C Demographic Survey was created through engagement with Indigenous and other racialized communities.

The province says the survey can be accessed via the government's website or by calling a toll-free number.

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