'A good start,' says business ownerNadine Spencer, president of the Black Business and Professional Association, called Wednesday's announcement a "game changer" for Black business owners who have struggled for access to capital and loans. "I always say that the biggest challenge Black business owners face is that the owners are Black," she told CBC News in an interview. "Systemic racism, that is is the biggest factor when we walk into a bank. The letter called on governments across Canada to immediately address systemic racism. For more stories about the experiences of Black Canadians — from anti-Black racism to success stories within the Black community — check out Being Black in Canada, a CBC project Black Canadians can be proud of.

Source: CBC News September 09, 2020 17:11 UTC