The Mayor of Montreal, Valérie Plante, joins the chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador, Ghislain Picard, and the Quebec Minister responsible for the Fight against Racism, Christopher Skeete, to launch the 25e edition of the Week of Action against Racism and for Equal Opportunities. Several awareness activities are organized to promote cultural diversity and encourage discussion and reflection on issues related to racism. March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, declared by the UN in 1966.