Bank of Canada apologizes for banknote after racism accusations

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Bank of Canada apologizes for banknote after racism accusations

OTTAWA (Reuters) - In an unusual move, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney apologized on Monday for bank note changes that prompted critics to accuse the central bank of racism. The initial design for the new C$100 (64 pounds) note featured a picture of an Asian woman but this was scrapped after focus groups expressed concern Asians should not be the only ethnic group represented. When the bill was released into circulation last year, the Asian woman had been removed and replaced by a woman who looked to be Caucasian, prompting complaints from Chinese groups and media commentators. ...

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