Work-related Challenges Among Black Youth
This section presents literature and evidence on the work-related challenges Black youth face as a result of anti-Black racism.
Research articles
Agarwal, A., Odegbile, O., Parent, A. M., Fowler, H. S., & Wray, P. (2024). Gaps in active measures programs among Black people in Canada. https://www.srdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Participation-Gaps-in-Active-Employment-Final-Report.pdf
Branker, R. R. (2017). Labour market discrimination: The lived experiences of English-speaking Caribbean immigrants in Toronto. Journal of International Migration and Integration, 18(1), 203-222. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12134-016-0469-x
DasGupta, N., Shandal, V., Shadd, D., & Segal, A. (2020). The pervasive reality of anti-Black racism in Canada. BCG Insights, 1-15. https://web-assets.bcg.com/be/41/014a062448fbbc81c5037cc4f884/realities-of-anti-black-racism-in-canada-2020-12-12-updated.pdf
Mooten, N. (2021). Racism, discrimination and migrant workers in Canada: Evidence from the literature. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada= Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada. https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/documents/pdf/english/corporate/reports-statistics/research/racism/r8-2020-racism-eng.pdf
Zaami, M., & Madibbo, A. (2021). “You don’t sound black” African immigrant youth experiences of discrimination in the labor market in Calgary. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 83, 128-138. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijintrel.2021.06.003
Reports
Government of Canada. (2021). Empowering Black youth to achieve meaningful careers. Retrieved from https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2021/02/empowering-black-youth-to-achieve-meaningful-careers.html
Government of Canada. (2023). Minister Marci Ien announces supports for Black youth to overcome barriers to employment. Retrieved from https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/02/minister-marci-ien-announces-supports-for-black-youth-to-overcome-barriers-to-employment.html
Government of Canada. (2024). Backgrounder: The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. Retrieved from https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/11/backgrounder-the-youth-employment-and-skills-strategy.html
Labour Market Information Council. (n.d.). What can the data tell us about Black Canadians and the labour market? Retrieved from https://lmic-cimt.ca/part-3-what-can-the-data-tell-us-about-black-canadians-and-the-labour-market
Social Research and Demonstration Corporation. (2023). Gaps in active measures programs among Black people in Canada. Retrieved from https://www.srdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Participation-Gaps-in-Active-Employment-Final-Report.pdf
Statistics Canada. (2020). Education and labour market integration of Black youth in Canada. Retrieved from https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/75-006-x/2020001/article/00002-eng.pdf
Statistics Canada. (2021). A labour market snapshot of Black Canadians during the pandemic. Retrieved from https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210224/dq210224b-eng.htm
Videos
Advocates Call for Increased Investment in Black Youth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAGf3csffqg&ab_channel=cpac
Agapi Gessesse: Building Employment Opportunities for Black Youth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6FIClYvA4w&ab_channel=TheWalrus
Fair + Square: How Canada Failed Black Workers (Episode 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aN7zOMRXGo&ab_channel=BlackClassActionSecretariat
Working Together Against Anti-Black Racism in Ontario’s Youth Sector: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cZHFgPM4Dk&ab_channel=REXTVbyYouthREX
The Marginalized – Working While Black Part 1 (Full Program): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUWQ98YrBh4&ab_channel=CANTV
