Black politicians from all levels of government, representing different political parties and including both francophones and anglophones, gathered in Ottawa this week for what they called a “historic” meeting.

The Canadian Congress of Black Parliamentarians met over two days, with the goal of building consensus and proposing solutions to improve the lives of Black Canadians. 

45 politicians signed a values statement — among them school trustees, municipal councillors, MPs, senators, provincial MPPs and MLAs. 

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