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“Voices of Exclusion: Black Diplomats Challenge Systemic Racism at Global Affairs Canada”

President and CEO of the Black Class Action Secretariat Nicholas Marcus Thompson looks on as Global Affairs Canada employee Madina Iltireh speaks during a news conference in Ottawa on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Current and former Black employees at Global Affairs Canada are speaking out, alleging that the department has failed to take their complaints of racism and discrimination seriously. At a recent news conference on Parliament Hill, members of the Black Class Action Secretariat highlighted cases where internal complaints were dismissed, only to be later upheld by courts or external commissions. Among those sharing her story was Madina Iltireh , who worked more than two decades in foreign aid administration. She described feeling isolated and discriminated against during her posting in Kuwait, where an internal investigation eventually confirmed she had been subjected to bullying and discriminatory practices. The Secretariat argues that these cases reflect a broader pattern of s...
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Canada’s Labour Market Adds 90,000 Jobs in April, Surpassing Predictions

 


In a surprising turn of events, Canada’s labour market exceeded expectations by adding 90,000 jobs in April 2024. This robust growth comes despite earlier predictions of a more modest increase. Economists had anticipated a gain of only 15,000 jobs, but the actual figures far surpassed that estimate.

Here are the key highlights from the latest Labour Force Survey by Statistics Canada:

  1. Employment Growth: The Canadian economy experienced a significant boost, with employment rising by 0.4% in April. This positive trend follows six consecutive monthly declines in employment rates. Core-aged men (25 to 54 years old) and women both contributed to this growth, along with male youth aged 15 to 24.

  2. Part-Time Employment: The surge in employment was primarily driven by part-time jobs, which increased by 50,000 (1.4%) during the same period.

  3. Sector Breakdown: Several sectors saw notable gains. Employment rose in professional, scientific, and technical services (+26,000; +1.3%), accommodation and food services (+24,000; +2.2%), health care and social assistance (+17,000; +0.6%), and natural resources (+7,700; +2.3%). However, utilities experienced a decline (-5,000; -3.1%).

  4. Regional Impact: Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, and New Brunswick led the way in employment growth. Ontario added 25,000 jobs, while British Columbia saw an increase of 23,000. Quebec and New Brunswick also experienced gains of 19,000 and 7,800 jobs, respectively.

  5. Unemployment Rate: Despite the employment surge, the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.1% in April. This stability followed a steady rise over the past year due to high interest rates affecting the economy.

In summary, Canada’s labour market demonstrated resilience and momentum in April, defying earlier projections. The unexpected surge in job creation bodes well for the country’s economic recovery, even amidst challenging circumstances.

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