The city council unanimously adopted a declaration to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Its Abolition. The City expresses its solidarity with the Black community in Montreal and reaffirms its commitment to fighting racism and systemic discrimination.
The declaration states that the City will continue this commitment through a new action plan, without specifying its content. It also acknowledges the work of Afro-descendant groups that combat anti-Black racism and advocate for this commemoration.
The declaration concerns all of Montreal. It does not change municipal rules or services. The text does not specify the content of the new action plan or its timeline.
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