Ottawa, Feb. 1 -- Canada on Sunday marked the start of the 30th Black History Month, with Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighting the contributions of Black Canadians and the government's commitment to economic inclusion and community well-being.

This year's theme, "Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations-From Nation Builders to Tomorrow's Visionaries," reflects three decades of recognising the role of Black Canadians in shaping the country's social, cultural and economic life.

He pointed to the government's decision in October 2025 to provide $189 million to renew the Black Entrepreneurship Program, which has supported more than 24,000 Black entrepreneurs.

Citing figures such as Dr. Jean Augustine, who initiated the recognition ...