The Black Community Resource Centre (BCRC) in Montreal is calling to end racial discrimination in Quebec after a study conducted by McGill University found that the majority of Black Quebecers have faced racial discrimination.

The research found that 60 per cent of Black individuals have faced racial discrimination. Of those, 25 per cent of English speakers have faced language-based discrimination.

It is believed that more discrimination happens in the healthcare industry, as 50 per cent of Black Quebecers have reported dissatisfaction, which is backed by a report from INSPQ (Institut national de santé publique du Québec).

The dissatisfaction is caused in part by access to mental healthcare.

Additionally, it is believed that Black patients are 22 per cent less likely to receive pain medications while they are at a hospital.

Racial discrimination is not limited to healthcare. It is still reported over 100 times a year, in matters involving police within the province.

Research has found that Black and Indigenous individuals are stopped more often in the street by police. Notable numbers include a Black individual being 4.2 times more likely to be stopped than a white individual.

BCRC adds that legislative changes like Bill 96 will cause more complications.

They will be holding a forum on Saturday aimed at addressing discrimination, navigating the justice system, mental health supports, and more.