{"id":115391,"date":"2026-07-03T22:10:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T22:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/115391\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T22:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T22:10:15","slug":"canada-abstained-cbtu-canada-is-calling-for-a-federal-apology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/115391\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Abstained. CBTU-Canada is Calling For a Federal Apology."},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Coalition<\/a> Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) <\/p>\n

TORONTO, July 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists\u2014Canada (CBTU-Canada) has launched a national campaign demanding a federal apology for Canada’s role in the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans. <\/p>\n

On March 25, 2026, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution declaring the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans a crime against humanity. 123 countries voted yes. Canada abstained and has not explained why. Canada’s abstention continues a pattern of refusing to recognize and apologize for the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans despite repeated House of Commons petitions demanding such an apology. <\/p>\n

For 1.5 million Black Canadians, that silence is not neutral. It is a statement. <\/p>\n

Launched in recognition of Emancipation Day on August 1st, CBTU\u2013Canada is calling on the federal government to: <\/p>\n

Publicly explain its UN abstention <\/p>\n

Formally acknowledge Canada’s role in the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans <\/p>\n

Issue a federal apology to Black Canadians <\/p>\n

Canadians can contact their MP directly at https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/letters\/federal-apology-for-canadas-role-in-the-trafficking-of-enslaved?source=direct_link&<\/a> <\/p>\n

Canada must not sit on the sidelines of history. Again. <\/p>\n

MEDIA CONTACT\u00a0
Mark Brown
The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) – Communications & Social Media Officer
Ontario Federation of Labour VP Representing Black and Racialized Workers
mbrowncupw@gmail.com<\/a>
(905) 872-3785 <\/p>\n

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