Anti-Racism


The City of Richmond is committed to advancing anti-racism in our community. The City participates in community initiatives that develop and implement responsive action against incidents of racism, as outlined in the City’s Cultural Harmony Plan. Learn more about the ongoing efforts in advancing anti-racism:

Richmond Community Protocol: Responding to Racism and Hate

In 2023, the City of Richmond endorsed the ‘Richmond Community Protocol: Responding to Racism and Hate,’ which is designed to help organizations, residents, and community members react promptly and effectively whenever critical incidents of racism, hate crime or related incidents occur. Read the protocol to learn more: Richmond Community Protocol

Taking Action Following Racially-Motivated Incidents

Anti-racism - Hate has no placeThe City of Richmond, Richmond RCMP, and community partners work together to ensure that Richmond continues to be a safe and welcoming community, and encourages victims and witnesses to report racially motivated incidents directly to police as they occur.

If you’ve been the victim of a racially motivated incident or have witnessed one, seek help and call the police.

  • Call 9-1-1 for an act in progress.
  • If it is not an emergency, call the Richmond RCMP non-emergency line at 604-278-1212
  • If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit SolveCrime. 

Support and guidance are also available through the Province of British Columbia’s Racist Incident Helpline, a toll-free, accessible service offering trauma-informed, culturally appropriate support in more than 240 languages.

  • Call 1-833-HLP-LINE (1-1833-457-5463) Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

The City of Richmond is committed to inclusion, equity, and respect for all community groups. To learn more about anti-racism, please refer to: