Annual releases
Annual releases may include information such as:
- Release of statistics, including findings from anti-racism research priorities
- Updates on the implementation of the Anti-Racism Data Act
- Open data
- Culturally safe practices for how to do anti-racism research
Being transparent about the work we’re doing enables Indigenous and racialized communities to use this information to advocate for change.
What is the release of statistics?
Under section 19 of the Anti-Racism Data Act, each year by June 1, we must publish statistics or other information related to systemic racism and racial equity. This is known as release of statistics.
The Anti-Racism Data Committee reviews these materials for harms before release. The Province must also consult and cooperate with Indigenous Peoples and share materials for consent before release.
Annual release 2026
On May 28, 2026, we released findings about career movement for Indigenous and racialized employees in the BC Public Service.
Annual release 2025
On May 30, 2025, we released new anti-racism research findings. These focus on:
- An update on racial diversity and equity in the BC Public Service
- Representation across B.C.’s agencies, boards and commissions
- Wage disparities in occupations across B.C.
Annual release 2024
On May 30, 2024, we released several reports, including:
- Updates on three of our anti-racism research priorities
- A report about our approach to the BC Demographic Survey
- A progress report on implementing the Anti-Racism Data Act
Annual release 2023
On May 29, 2023, we published a report on our work under the Anti-Racism Data Act between June 2022 and May 2023.
This included:
- Consultation and cooperation with Indigenous Peoples
- The creation of the Anti-Racism Data Committee and how it works
- How we created our research priorities
We also released a guide that provides recommendations for using race and ethnicity information in research projects.
