CBC Radio News Interview: How Banks exclude Black entrepreneurs
"It is just so perplexing the level of rudeness and bias that is occurring against people for simply wanting to get their projects funded," said Hossein, whose research includes financial exclusion.
Although the federal government has acknowledged these systemic barriers, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Ottawa would partner with eight major financial institutions to introduce a $221-million loan program aimed at helping Black entrepreneurs, Hossein believes this is not enough.
Full CBC News Article here.