Alberta premier appoints education minister to lead anti-racism consultation

EDMONTON – Premier Rachel Notley is appointing the province’s education minister to lead a consultation on how to fight racism.

In a letter to minister David Eggen, Notley says the government has already reviewed its own anti-racism initiatives and those of other jurisdictions following a deadly shooting at a Quebec mosque in January.

Notley says the next step is to consult affected communities.

She says Eggen will talk to community leaders about practical steps the government can take to help those who experience racism.