In an effort to make the region a more welcoming community, the St. Thomas-Elgin Local Immigration Partnership (STELIP) is undertaking a survey to identify what discrimination looks like.
In conjunction with Western University the survey will gather data so the partnership can eliminate discrimination against immigrants and visible minorities.
Fiona Murray, community coordinator with the partnership explains the importance of the data obtained through the survey.
We hear about discrimination, but what exactly does it look like?
Murray says they are looking for 30 volunteers for the survey.
Participants will receive a $30 gift card as compensation for their time.
In February of this year, STELIP released the results of a survey that unpacked experiences of discrimination.
The survey report noted, “Discrimination is happening in locations that are managed by the City of St. Thomas and this reality needs to be addressed.”
As was the case with their first survey the data will be posted on their website.
You can read a copy of STELIP’s report present to city council here beginning at page 40 of the agenda.
For more information on this new survey or to participate, visit here.
Written by Ian McCallum
