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Note that Visible Minority:
- does NOT refer to Aboriginal/Indigenous peoples of North America
unless one of their parents (or some of their ancestors) were members
of a visible minority.
- does NOT refer to nationality or religion. For example, in
Nova Scotia there are many blacks whose families have lived in Canada
for six generations. Their nationality is clearly "Canadian", yet these
Canadians are members of a visible minority.
- does NOT refer to being in a minority position in relation
to a non-visible characteristic. For example, being French speaking in
a largely English-speaking neighbourhood does not mean that you are a
member of a visible minority.
- does NOT refer to being in a minority position within a
work unit. For example, being a white worker within a department of
predominantly black, Asian or other non-caucasian workers does not mean
you are a member of a visible minority. |
