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Advancing Racial Equity 4.0 with Shereen Daniels18. Taking The Legal Route: Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Canada’s Federal Public ServiceNicholas Marcus Thompson is a human rights advocate and influential figure in the fight against systemic discrimination in Canada. He has been at the forefront of advocating for the rights of Black Canadians, most notably through organising the landmark $2.5 billion class action lawsuit against the federal Government of Canada, which led to profound changes in Canada’s employment legislation. He is the Chief Executive Officer of the Black Class Action Secretariat. Nicholas shares his journey of taking bold legal action against the Canadian government, challenging the status quo and demanding accountability for institutional racism. Together with Shereen, they d...2024-06-3044 min