This podcast is a part of the 'Policies that Perpetuate Systemic Racism' project that examines the repercussions of the legislation "Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices" Act, (cassa.ca/policies-that-perpetuate-systemic-racism). 

We thank our guests:

• Dr. Amina Jamal: Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, specializing in gender, race, religion, and sexuality in South Asian contexts.


• Dr. Sailaja Vatsala Krishnamurti: Head of Gender Studies at Queen’s University, focusing on critical race feminism in South Asian diaspora.


• Dr. Mandeep Mucina: Associate Professor at the University of Victoria, researching family and gender-based violence in South Asian communities.


• Tania Bhullar: Counselor at PCHS, Calgary, with expertise in cultural dynamics within the South Asian community.


• Deepa Mattoo: Lawyer and faculty at the University of Toronto, specializing in gender-based violence and legal aid for survivors.


• Shalini Konanur: Executive Director at South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario, focused on anti-racism and gender-based violence advocacy.


• Sabrine Azraq: Coordinator of legal services for Muslim women in Canada

Music: 

Incompetech Tracks (https://incompetech.com)
Artist: Kevin MacLeod
Titles: 

• Clean Soul


• Evening Fall - Harp Comfortable Mystery 4


• Deliberate Thought


• Meditation Impromptu 01


• Atlantean Twilight


• Touching Moments One


• Dreams Become Real


• Magic Scout

Kai Engel Tracks (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel)
Titles: 

• Curtains Are Always Drawing


• Sunset 

Podington Bear Track (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear)
Title: Morels 

Sources: 
"Harper Government Propose Immigration Rules Banning Polygamous, Forced Marriages." YouTube, uploaded by CBC News: The National, Nov 5, 2014. URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaKXv8N8GeI. 
"MP Jay Aspin Delivers Speech on Bill S-7, the Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act." YouTube, uploaded by Jay Aspin, Mar 25, 2015. URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1J9ycOSp1E. 
"Senator Mobina Jaffer - Bill S-210 - An Act to Amend An Act to Amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts." YouTube, uploaded by Senator Mobina Jaffer, Nov 1, 2017. URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9fUFv6vTkI.