The Action, Chinese Canadians Together (ACCT) Foundation​

Established in 2017, the Action, Chinese Canadians Together (ACCT) Foundation is a non-partisan organization that builds the capacity of Chinese Canadian leaders committed to creating a more equitable society in Canada. We facilitate capacity building programs across the country, host leadership conferences, and provide a platform where work in academia can inform work in the community.

We bring together established and emerging Chinese Canadian leaders to collaborate on identifying and breaking down systemic barriers to the full and equal participation of ethno-cultural leaders in Canadian society. We honour and celebrate the ground-breaking achievements of past and present Chinese Canadian leaders in society and equip the next generation of leaders with a keen sense of how their culture shapes and strengthens their leadership. We are committed to eradicating racism and hatred in all its forms in Canada.

Mission Statement

Empowering Chinese-Canadians to participate, engage and have pride in all spheres of contemporary Canadian society.

Ensuring Chinese-Canadian representation in building an equitable and inclusive Canada.

Purpose Statement

To identify and respond to racism and discrimination that is contrary to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Canadian Human Rights Act and provincial and territorial human rights legislation that is a barrier to the full and equitable participation of Chinese Canadians in the public, cultural, economic, social and other spheres of life in Canada by:

    1. Raising public awareness about the existence, reality, impacts and costs of anti Chinese Canadian discrimination in Canada;
    2. Developing and using support mechanisms for those who have experienced anti Chinese Canadian discrimination and racism and for institutions and employers to assist in overcoming barriers that have limited or precluded the full and equitable participation of Chinese Canadians in ways that fail to respect Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms or federal, provincial and territorial human rights legislation; and
    3. Developing and disseminating research and educational materials, and undertaking training and related activities required to support the achievement of these purposes noted above

Key Activities

  • The ACCT Foundation formed in 2017 with the aim to contribute towards Canada’s vision for an inclusive society by:
  1. advancing Chinese Canadian civic engagement and leadership development;
  2. creating community resources and building capacity; and
  3. furthering education on racial equality of minorities including Chinese Canadians.