Canadian Race Relations Foundation Act (S.C. 1991, c. 8)
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Canadian Race Relations Foundation Act
S.C. 1991, c. 8
Assented to 1991-02-01
An Act to establish the Canadian Race Relations Foundation
Preamble
WHEREAS Canada, as a party to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, has resolved to adopt all necessary measures for speedily eliminating racial discrimination in all its forms and manifestations;
AND WHEREAS the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides that every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law, without discrimination;
AND WHEREAS the Constitution of Canada recognizes the importance of preserving and enhancing the multicultural heritage of Canadians and recognizes rights of the aboriginal peoples of Canada;
AND WHEREAS the Canadian Multiculturalism Act provides that it is the policy of the Government of Canada to promote the full and equitable participation of individuals and communities of all origins in the continuing evolution and shaping of all aspects of Canadian society and to assist them in the elimination of any barrier to such participation;
AND WHEREAS, in concluding the Japanese Canadian Redress Agreement with the National Association of Japanese Canadians, the Government of Canada has condemned the excesses of the past, reaffirmed the principles of justice and equality for all in Canada and undertaken to establish a race relations foundation;
NOW, THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
SHORT TITLE
Marginal note:Short title
1. This Act may be cited as the Canadian Race Relations Foundation Act.
INTERPRETATION
Marginal note:Definitions
2. In this Act,
“Board”
« conseil »
“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Foundation;
“Chairperson”
« président »
“Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Board;
“director”
« administrateur »
“director” means a member of the Board;
“Executive Director”
« directeur général »
“Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Foundation appointed pursuant to section 9;
“Foundation”
« Fondation »
“Foundation” means the Canadian Race Relations Foundation established by section 3;
“Minister”
« ministre »
“Minister” means the member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada designated as the Minister for the purposes of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act.
ESTABLISHMENT OF FOUNDATION
Marginal note:Foundation established
3. There is hereby established a corporation, to be called the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.
PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION
Marginal note:Purpose
4. The purpose of the Foundation is to facilitate throughout Canada the development, sharing and application of knowledge and expertise in order to contribute to the elimination of racism and all forms of racial discrimination in Canadian society by
(a) undertaking research and collecting data and developing a national information base in order to further understanding of the nature of racism and racial discrimination and to assist business, labour, voluntary, community and other organizations as well as public institutions, governments, researchers and the general public in eliminating racism and racial discrimination;
(b) acting as a clearing-house, providing information about race relations resources and establishing links with public, private and educational institutions and libraries;
(c) facilitating consultation, and the exchange of information, relating to race relations policies, programs and research;
(d) promoting effective race relations training and assisting in the development of professional standards;
(e) increasing public awareness of the importance of eliminating racism and racial discrimination;
(f) collaborating with business, labour, voluntary, community and other organizations, as well as public institutions and all levels of government, in instituting and supporting programs and activities; and
(g) supporting and promoting the development of effective policies and programs for the elimination of racism and racial discrimination.