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The roots of anti-Black and systemic racism and discrimination in Canada run deep. As Black employees in the federal public service this is a foundational aspect of both our professional and personal lived experiences, impacting everything from career progression and representation, to our mental health. The experiences of anti-Black racism, as well as its impacts are varied. For example, Black women, Black LGBTQ2+ persons and Black persons with disabilities face further marginalization due to other forms of discrimination intersecting with racial discrimination.

The roots of anti-Black and systemic racism and discrimination in Canada run deep. As Black employees in the federal public service this is a foundational aspect of both our professional and personal lived experiences, impacting everything from career progression and representation, to our mental health. The experiences of anti-Black racism, as well as its impacts are varied. For example, Black women, Black LGBTQ2+ persons and Black persons with disabilities face further marginalization due to other forms of discrimination intersecting with racial discrimination.

BEN/REN was formed to support Black executives in the federal public service, while working with the Government of Canada to address issues of systemic and anti-Black racism with a view to making the Canadian public service an institution that is representative, recognizes talent and leverages it to better serve all Canadians.

BEN/REN was formed in July 2020 to support Black executives in the federal public service, while working with the Government of Canada to address issues of systemic and anti-Black racism with a view to making the Canadian public service an institution that is representative at all levels, recognizes talent and leverages it to better serve all Canadians. BEN/REN currently has over 80 members Canada-wide with a six-member interim steering committee (ISC) leading initiatives and engagement. IRCC Associate DM, Caroline Xavier is the BEN/REN DM Champion and RCMP, Chief HR Officer, Gail Johnson is the BEN/REN ADM Champion. We are also supported by three DM Ally Champions: PCSP DM Bill Matthews, DND DM Jody Thomas, and Secretary of the Treasury Board, Peter Wallace.

== '''Mission''' ==

== '''Mission''' ==

* Exemplify the changes we want to effect in the FPS.  

* Exemplify the changes we want to effect in the FPS.  

* Support the mental health and well-being of Black executives in the FPS.

* Support the mental health and well-being of Black executives in the FPS.

== '''Contact Us''' ==

== '''Contact Us''' ==

To learn more about the Black Executive Network, contact us at [[reseaubenren@gmail.com]]

To learn more about the Black Executive Network, contact us at [[reseaubenren@gmail.com]]