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Actions that disrupt and de-escalate critical incidents require community members to act in order to prevent and mitigate harm.

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Finding Hidden Histories
We rarely learn about the history of the local figures who pioneered Black life in Canada. As we explore and discover the history of the place many of us call home, we realize that we are missing the stories of many of the Black Canadians who made lives and homes before us.

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Community Building
This resource encourages everyone in our North Shore community to celebrate Black identities, and the achievement of Black Canadians and champion Black Futures

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You Belong Here: Help Newcomers Recognize and Respond to Hate – Newcomer-infobank.ca
Anyone can be affected by hate, and it can be frightening especially if you are a newcomer. Our ‘You Belong Here’ infographic series was created to help the community, especially newcomers, understand what hate is, what to do if you experience it and how we can support one another as a community. It is currently available in 10 languages, with 10 more coming soon.
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Anti-Asian Racism in Canada – Impact North Shore
This resource provides a brief overview of the history of anti-Asian racism in Canada. It is also available in Farsi, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Ukrainian.
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Checking Situational Safety: The PALMS Assessment – Impact North Shore
This resource will guide you through the factors you need to consider to assess situational safety when witnessing an incident of hate. It is also available in Farsi, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Ukrainian.
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Grounding Exercises: Self-Regulating After a Stressful Incident – Impact North Shore
This resource offers suggestions to help regulate and ground yourself after experiencing a racist incident. It is also available in Farsi, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Ukrainian.
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Reporting and Mental Health Related Resources for Victims/Witnesses of a Hate Crime – Impact North Shore
This resource provides information on how to report an incident of hate, how to access legal and mental health support, and what to do if you witness racism.
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Resources to Learn about Racism/Anti-Racism – Impact North Shore
This resource provides definitions, suggested readings, documentaries, and actions to help you learn about racism, anti-racism, and being an ally to racialized individuals. It is also available in Farsi.
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Racism and Anti-Racism Terminology – Impact North Shore
This resource provides definitions of terms used in discussions of anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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Rethinking Assumptions: Unpacking Canadian Work Experience
Impact North Shore conducted a research project titled Rethinking Assumptions: Unpacking Canadian Work Experience. Building on the research results, this Toolkit was developed to equip employers with actionable resources and strategies to ensure they are able to benefit from im/migrant talent. The Toolkit is divided into several sections covering the various stages of the hiring and onboarding process, with activities, reflection questions, resources, and strategies.

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Racial Equity Toolkit
The Racial Equity Toolkit provides curated information and resources to support organizations and individuals to build their knowledge, take action, and collaborate for racial equity.

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Canada Needs a Population Strategy: Balancing Immigration, Growth, and Aging – TheFutureEconomy.ca
Published July 2026: According to the United Nations Population Division, there is an 80% probability that the size of the global population will peak during the 21st century and then begin to fall, the first time this would occur in nearly 700 years.
The number of young children (0-4) in the global population already reached its apogee nearly a decade ago, in 2017. In 2020, the population of all children under 15 peaked, and the number of children and youth under the age of 25 probably peaked in 2024.

This means that, inevitably (unless fertility trends change dramatically and quickly), the global working-age population will begin to decline, probably around the middle of the century. When birth rates fall, especially if that is accompanied by increased longevity, populations become older.

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What Holds Multiculturalism Together? Shared Middle-Class Identity in Canada

Published June 2026: Multiculturalism is often described as different cultures, languages, and traditions living side by side.
New research from CMS affiliates Sophie Liu and Prof. Aryan Karimi (UBC Sociology), along with Prof. Thomas Kemple, points to something else that quietly holds it all together: shared class identity.
Based on 80 interviews with newcomers from Ukraine and Afghanistan, the study found that many had already arrived identifying as middle-class and worked hard to hold on to that identity, drawing on their education, work experience, and language skills to rebuild a sense of stability.
Sharing a similar economic footing with Canadian-born residents made it easier to navigate cultural differences and feel like they belonged.

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How Will Bill C-12 Impact Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection? – Migration.UBC.ca

On March 26, 2026, Bill C-12: Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act became law, reshaping Canada’s refugee claims process, expanding government discretion over immigration documents, and increasing powers to share personal information.

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Resources to support refugees and refugee claimants navigate the changes outlined by Bill C-12: •

– Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers – New Refugee Ineligibility Provisions (Webinar Recording accessible with passcode: Q6MGURV&)

– Canada-US Border Rights Clinic – Implications of Bill C-12 for Refugee Claims at the Border (Video Recording)

– UBC Centre for Migration Studies – Immigration Policy Decoded Explainer of Bill C-12

Lower Immigration Leads to Lower Canadian Population Growth: StatCan

Canada’s population declined by 0.1% in early 2026 by about 55,000 people marking the third straight quarterly drop, driven largely by lower immigration targets and continued low birth rates. Fewer permanent and temporary residents entered the country as part of federal efforts to scale back immigration, while some newcomers are also choosing to leave or go elsewhere due to challenges like limited opportunities and permit delays. Experts say the short-term decline is not alarming but warn that prolonged slow growth could negatively impact Canada’s economy, which has long relied on immigration to offset aging and low fertility trends.

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North Shore Immigration Matters was a public awareness campaign designed to highlight the essential role immigrants play in the strength, vitality, and future of North Shore communities. Through social media posts, a blog article, and a short animated video, the campaign shared logo data and stories demonstrating how immigrants support our health care system, drive innovation, strengthen the economy, and enrich the social and cultural fabric of our communities.

The campaign was developed in response to rising misinformation, racism, and xenophobia across Canada, with the goal of fostering greater public understanding of the importance of immigration and the value of inclusive, welcoming communities.

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In early 2025, Impact North Shore launched a powerful public awareness campaign: #UnityInCommunity. Designed to encourage inclusion and connection in everyday life, the campaign reached more than 20,000 people across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn during February and March.

At its heart, the campaign invited North Shore residents to build a community that truly C.A.R.E.S.: a simple and accessible framework that encourages reflection, education, and action:

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The #STEPUpNorthShore campaign was launched with the clear goal of connecting the community to Step Up together. Powered by the North Shore Racism Response Protocol and through the various campaign components, the message has successfully reached a wide audience, sparking conversations and inspiring action. This campaign is built around the four key sections of the Protocol: Safety & Prevention, Taking Charge, Event Documentation & Reporting, and Providing Care to provide information, education, and tools to appropriately respond to, report on, and support victims of a range of race and hate-based incidents.

The campaign’s website serves as a hub of resources and information, providing community members with the tools they need to address racism in their daily lives. This multilingual, multimedia campaign, including videos, public education initiatives, and community engagements, has not only raised awareness but also empowered individuals to safely intervene during incidents of racism, fostering a more inclusive and united community.

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