Michaëlle Jean was governor-general of Canada, UNESCO special envoy for Haiti and secretary-general of La Francophonie. Several weeks ago, more than 1,500 participants – including 600 young people – gathered at Montreal’s Palais des congrès for the 4th National Black Canadians Summit, dedicated to the eradication of racial discrimination. One word echoed throughout the gathering – vigilance – as ominous winds blew from our southern neighbour. We watch with deep concern as Donald Trump and his administration systematically dismantle hard-won social justice gains in the U.S. – gains that matter to us in Canada as well. U.S. federal government agencies...