A common commitment

Now that we have reached the 21^st century, it is more important than ever for our communities to be free of racism and discrimination. Montrealers can help to make this humanitarian ideal a reality by signing this commitment and resolving to adhere to the actions set out therein. By doing so, they will build on a series of public actions taken by the city, which are as follows:

• Adoption of the Montréal Declaration against Racial Discrimination on March 21, 1989, a historic gesture that was echoed in 2004 by the adoption of the Montréal Declaration for Cultural Diversity and Inclusion.
• Creation of the Conseil interculturel de Montréal (Montréal Intercultural Board) in 2002.
• Adoption of the Respect for Individuals Policy in 2004.
• The entry into force of the Montréal Charter of Rights and Responsibilities in 2006.
• Designation of August 23 as “International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition” in 2006.
• Submission of the “Thesis on the Governmental Draft Policy against Racism and Discrimination” to the National Assembly in 2006.
• Participation in the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities against Racism and Discrimination and the International Coalition of Cities against Racism, under the aegis of UNESCO.