An Indian-origin veterinarian in Canada has penned a book on racism in Canada.

In the memoir, titled 'Underdog: A Veterinarian’s Fight Against Racism and Injustice', Dr Hakam Singh Bhullar, hailing from Sangrur (Punjab), chronicles his 13-year battle against systemic racism in Canada’s veterinary profession.

The book is a gripping account of resilience, justice and the fight for equity in the face of institutional bias.

Dr Bhullar’s journey began in 1995 when he opened Vancouver’s first low-cost animal clinic, a groundbreaking initiative to make veterinary care accessible to families in need, the homeless, and animal welfare groups. As the first Indo-Canadian veterinarian to launch such a venture, he also mentored new immigrant veterinarians, challenging the profit-driven norms of the i

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