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“I was physically attacked, but I was also racially attacked,” says Grace Johnson, who sought to have her assault in 2018 recorded as a hate crime. “But to have that not count was hurtful.”

Canadas largest school board has decided to develop an anti-Islamophobia strategy, saying the policy is needed to better support Muslim students and their families.

The new strategy will build on its broader Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism policy, which addresses all forms of hate and discrimination, TDSB says

It says the new strategy will build on its broader Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism policy, which addresses all forms of hate and discrimination.

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The Toronto District School Board has voted to develop an anti-Islamophobia strategy.

Toronto board commits to developing anti-Islamophobia strategy so Muslim students and staff feel safe and welcome in schools.

It says the new strategy will build on its broader Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism policy, which addresses all forms of hate and discrimination.

Policy comes after difficult history with anti-Muslim sentiment in recent years

Incidents of anti-Asian racism are increasing in Canada, according to a new report. It says reports of racist incidents against Asians increased by 47% last year over 2020