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A Black Canadian diplomat's racial discrimination claims led to a court-ordered investigation, with an internal review confirming four of her allegations.
A former Canadian diplomat, Madina Iltireh, has spoken out after a Federal Court ordered Global Affairs Canada to investigate her claims of racial discrimination during a 2018–2021 posting in Kuwait.
Iltireh, a Black woman who wears a hijab, alleged ongoing harassment, exclusion, and poor living conditions.
An internal GAC review substantiated four of her eight claims, finding the former ambassador failed to address a toxic work environment.
While GAC maintains a zero-tolerance policy and cannot comment on ongoing cases, advocates say the incident reveals systemic flaws in public service accountability and whistleblower protections.
Iltireh and other Black employees are calling for stronger anti-discrimination laws and independent oversight.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said discrimination is unacceptable and is personally reviewing at least one case.
Las afirmaciones de discriminación racial de una diplomática canadiense negra llevaron a una investigación ordenada por la corte, con una revisión interna que confirmó cuatro de sus acusaciones.