Anti-Asian Racism

March 29, 2021

Statement from the CAGC Board of Directors to our membership regarding recent acts of violence and racism towards the Asian Canadian Community:

Following the recent appalling murders carried out against Asian Americans in Atlanta, Georgia, a report published by the Chinese Canadian National Council (Toronto Chapter) illustrates the frequency of racism and violence experienced by the Asian Canadian community. The Canadian Association of
Genetic Counsellors denounces hate crimes directed toward this community and any other community.

In Canada, we often think that racist acts of hate happen somewhere else, but not here. We may think that Canada is somehow immune to racist ideologies or actions, but it is time that we stop accepting these falsehoods.

These recent events strengthen our resolve to become stronger allies and anti-racist partners for our members, colleagues, students, patients, and broader communities. The CAGC Board of Directors is committed to using our resources and platform to support and develop anti-racism initiatives. We are incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in many of our organizational activities. The Board of Directors supports the work of our committees in developing anti-racism resources to help equip our members with knowledge and skills to combat prejudice. This includes webinars focusing on
examining our ingrained biases, and focused content at the Annual Education Conference. We humbly recognize that there is much more to do. We re-affirm our commitment to doing this work.

We in the CAGC extend our support and solidarity to the Asian Canadian community. We stand with
you in calling for action.

2021 Board of Directors

Alessandra Cumming   Emily Fox   Julia Tagoe   Melanie Care   Ingrid Ambus   Hana Sroka
Catherine Hudon   Candice Jackel-Cram   Kristen Miller   Melanie Napier   Michaela Bercovitch-Sadinsky