Sentences with phrase «current inequities»

[H] istorical phenomena grounded in racially - discriminatory attitudes are not just blemishes of the past but rather translate into current inequities.

Rather, the current inequity in mortgage premiums should be seen as evidence of how Ottawa has retarded competition in the mortgage insurance business by allowing itself to be the biggest player.

In May 2013, Fowler gave his support to legislation aiming to extend marriage rights to same - sex couples, stating: «Parliament should value people equally in the law, and that enabling same - sex couples to marry removes the current inequity.».

Chapter ten, Addressing racism, shines a light on themes that need to be discussed openly and honestly: institutional racism, power and privilege, human rights abuses, historical contributors to current inequities, and concerns over discriminatory practices in policing and law.

When it comes to ensuring that children in working families are prepared for success, The People's Budget tackles the current inequities in education head on.