The Colour of Poverty with Uzma Shakir

Many immigrants and refugees coming to Canada do so precisely because they find life untenable in other parts of the world, but they are finding themselves impoverished, marginalized, subjected to racism and victimized further in Canada.  The fact that these ethno-racial immigrants are facing higher rates of poverty at a time when they are entering Canada with higher levels of education than ever before is particularly troubling.  Uzma Shakir will lead us in a dialogue on the unique challenges these groups face and raise potential solutions.  This topic is particularly relevant given the focus of our most recent investee, Skills for Change.