Will continue fight to end racism in Canada, says NDP MLA Rachna Singh
Sukhmeet Bhasin
Tribune News Service
Bathinda, October 27
Punjab-origin NDP’s two-time MLA from Surrey Green Timber in British Columbia in Canada, Rachna Singh has said she will continue her fight to end racism in Canada and will work for Surrey to make life better and more affordable here.
Talking to The Tribune over phone, Rachna said, “It is a proud moment for entire community as large numbers of Punjabis are able to win elections in Canada now. We have to carry forward the legacy as there were days back in 1907 when Canadian government had barred us from voting. After a long struggle our Punjabis, we have got back our voting rights in Canada and now we are able to be elected as MPs and MLAs.”
“People like us and black face racism in Canada and I will continue with anti-racism drive because racism doesn’t have any place in the society. We are committed to make sure all kids receive a high quality education in safe classrooms. We have done a lot but there is more to do,” said the NDP MLA.
Further, she claimed that instead of tax breaks for the rich and well-connected, “we’re protecting people’s health and planning for an economic recovery that works for everyone, not just multi-millionaires”.
Rachna said, “I will continue to work hard to make life better for people. I’m so honoured by all the love my constituents have given me. A second time, having this faith in me – I won’t let them down.”
Prior to her election to the legislature, Singh worked as a psychologist and drug and alcohol counsellor. She became active in her local labour union and eventually became a National Representative (staff) for the Canadian Union of Public Employees representing workers through advocacy in grievance handling, labour arbitrations and advising local unions on matters of internal administration.
