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Black Canadians constitute 1 million of the Canadian population. This number is projected to double by 2036. Despite this growth, Black communities across Canada continue to face unique challenges that hinder their full integration into the Canadian economy.

Poverty remains widespread in the Black community due to systemic racism and long-standing discrimination that have contributed to unequal economic conditions for generations.

But the future holds great opportunities. Today, we have a unique chance to unite and define our own path toward improved socio-economic conditions. We live in a world where influence and opportunity are increasingly tied to numbers — and our numbers are growing.

With this growth comes the power to claim our rightful share of Canada’s economic landscape. Black-owned enterprises and businesses are no longer a distant dream — they are becoming a powerful reality across the country.

If you believe in ACAO’s mission to uplift the Black community economically, we invite you to join us and be part of the change.

]]> Jessica Mulroney Gets Dropped By 4 Companies Over ‘Textbook White Privilege’ https://acaottawa.com/jessica-mulroney-gets-dropped-by-4-companies-over-textbook-white-privilege/ https://acaottawa.com/jessica-mulroney-gets-dropped-by-4-companies-over-textbook-white-privilege/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:07:42 +0000 https://acaottawa.org/?p=3018

CTV has parted ways with Jessica Mulroney and pulled her new reality show I Do, Redo from all Bell Media channels and platforms after she was accused of trying to silence a Black Toronto influencer and ruin her career.

Canadian blogger and marketer Sasha Exeter alleges things went left once she put out a call to action on social media for her peers to use their platform to speak out against anti-Black racism.

She says Mulroney wrongly assumed she was being called out as she had not been vocally supportive of the movement, and took it personally.

According to the SoSasha founder, Mulroney lashed out at her several times in the span of a week and blocked her on Instagram.

Exeter said the celebrity stylist threatened her livelihood in writing, saying she had spoken to brands and companies about her – which could’ve jeopardized her income – and threatened to sue her for libel, even after issuing a public apology.

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Exeter says the entire ordeal made her sick to her stomach and she could no longer remain silent because she is raising a Black daughter.

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CityLine, Hudson’s Bay, and ABC have also cut ties with Mulroney. CityLine said she will no longer appear as a guest expert on the show, Hudson’s Bay said she will no longer represent the company or Kleinfeld Canada as a fashion and bridal expert, and ABC announced she will no longer appear on Good Morning America as a fashion contributor.

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Mulroney is the wife of Canadian TV personality Ben Mulroney, son of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and best friend of Meghan Markle.

Watch Sasha speak out about her “Amy Cooper Experience”: View video

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