Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, Fact Sheets, Rights on Race and Colour Fact Sheets Rights on Race and Colour Three Black youths are followed around a store by a security guard. A mixed race couple is told by a landlord that an apartment is taken when it is still available. Making a negative judgment about people because of the colour of their skin is racism. Discrimination based on race can deny people the chance to compete fairly for a job and can poison the workplace.
Racism also limits a person's enjoyment of many areas of life.
Organizations that promote the welfare of various races can recruit volunteers and hire employees of a specific race or colour. Some organizations enter into affirmative action or employment equity programs designed to promote and encourage people who are racially visible to take part in all aspects of public life. These programs aim to improve conditions for people who have been treated unfairly because of their race or colour. The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission approves such programs. The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is here to help.