Anti-Racism Data Act
Last updated on June 17, 2025The Anti-Racism Data Act enables government to collect personal information for the purposes of identifying and eliminating systemic racism and advancing racial equity in programs and services.
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About the Anti-Racism Data Act
The Anti-Racism Data Act was introduced in spring 2022. It allows the Province to safely collect and use information to address systemic racism. This will help us to identify gaps in our programs and deliver stronger public services for everyone in B.C.
There are several projects under the Act that further guide this work, including:
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Anti-racism research priorities
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Annual release of statistics
To learn more about the Act, visit antiracism.gov.bc.ca.
Anti-racism research priorities
Updated every two years, the Province releases a set of anti-racism research priorities developed in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous Peoples and in collaboration with the Anti-Racism Data Committee. Setting priorities in this way helps to focus our research on the areas that matter most to Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities.