Gov't Invests $8.6M in Black Legal Services

0:00It's April 24. This is Calgary News today, AI-powered stories from your city. The federal government just dropped $8.6 million over two years to boost legal services for black communities across Canada. This cash will back 24 groups helping folks navigate the justice system, run youth programs, and deliver support tailored to black experiences. Health Minister Marjorie Michelle broke the news this morning in Montreal. The funding targets over-policing and the heavy presence of black people in prisons aiming to level the playing field. Local spots like Montreal's say Michael Legal Clinic are set to snag over $290,000. They say it will empower black voices to tackle systemic racism head on from inside the system. The black coalition of Quebec is on board two, praising the move to cut down incarceration rates for black Canadians. With initiatives like this rolling out nationwide, it's a step toward real change in how justice works for everyone.