Racism

• ‘Racially offensive’ tirade at Halifax Costco under investigation by hate crime unit

  Police say the the incident happened around 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Chain Lake Drive store in the Bayers Lake business district.

  Crime

  Jul 7
  
• Public assembly on police racism allegations in Montréal-Nord postponed

  A city spokesperson says police asked to postpone Wednesday's assembly because the civic funeral for a Montreal police officer killed on June 22 is scheduled for Tuesday.

  Canada

  Jul 6
  
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• Black Montreal public servants call for concrete action to fight systemic racism

  Black public servants working for the city of Montreal are joining a growing chorus calling for major reforms to crack down on systemic racism.

  Canada

  Jun 19
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• Black Montreal police employees told management some are worried about going to work

  The Black employees noted in the letter that they had learned about efforts to identify whistleblowers in some units.

  Canada

  Jun 18
• Police ethics commissioner reviewing Montreal racism allegations

  The Red Coalition shared with The Canadian Press its correspondence with the office of the commissioner.

  Canada

  Jun 17
• Montreal North residents demand action over alleged racist conduct by police

  The calls come after Montreal police director Fady Dagher announced late Friday that two officers have been suspended and 14 others reassigned and placed under investigation.

  Canada

  Jun 15
• Quebec to appoint independent observer for Montreal police racism probe

  Quebec's minister of public security says if the probe doesn't shed full light on the events, he won't rule out the possibility of a public inquiry. 

  Canada

  Jun 15
• Montreal-North mayor urges residents to report racism involving police

  Two Montreal police officers have been suspended and 14 others reassigned to duties not interacting with the public as allegations of racial profiling are investigated.

  Canada

  Jun 14
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• Independent probe sought into antisemitism allegations within Toronto police

  The Toronto Police Service Board is seeking an independent probe into allegations made by a former senior officer that antisemitism and racism are rife within the force.

  Canada

  May 15
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• Antisemitism allegations within Toronto police to be investigated, chief says

  Hank Idsinga said he witnessed cases of antisemitism, racism and had concerns around corruption in the Toronto Police Service's senior ranks.

  Canada

  Apr 30