Jean Augustine Joins National Leaders in Calling for Black Representation and Anti-Black Racism Mandate on New Federal Advisory Council

· Financial Post

OTTAWA, Ontario, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honourable Jean Augustine, PC, CM, CBE, former Member of Parliament and the first Black woman elected to the House of Commons of Canada, joined national leaders Thursday in calling on the Government of Canada to strengthen the newly established Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion by ensuring meaningful Black representation and adopting an explicit mandate to address anti-Black racism. Read More

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