Muslim victim of discrimination claims victory against Emploi-Quebec
The Quebec Human Rights Tribunal orders Emploi-Quebec and an employee to pay a Muslim single mother $8,000 in damages. Continue reading
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Quebec human rights commission rules in favour of South Shore family’s racial profiling claims
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
In November, 2013, Dominique Jacobs said her sons were walking from the Panama bus terminus in Brossard when they were first stopped by police. Continue reading
Montreal couple claims video of their ‘violent’ arrest contradicts police report
The 34-year-old software engineer and her boyfriend are still traumatized over what started as a simple walk to get coffee that turned into a violent arrest. Continue reading
Racial profiling a widespread, systemic problem in Montreal: report
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
A research group at Concordia University has released a report that shows racial profiling is still an issue. Continue reading
McGill student charged with stunt driving vows to fight ‘abusive driving while black’ OPP case
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The Rwandan student denies the charges and said he plans to do whatever he can to make it to his court appearance in Brockville. Continue reading
Montreal man pepper sprayed by police files complaints, claims racial profiling
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
A Montreal man has filed a complaint with Quebec’s Human Rights Commission after he was pepper sprayed by police. Continue reading
Montreal woman sues city, police for injuries suffered in ‘brutal’ 2014 arrest
Majiza Philip is calling on the city of Montreal to hold its police officers accountable for their actions. Continue reading
Montreal man taken on starlight tour by police settles for $25K
The settlement comes without an admission of responsibility from authorities. Continue reading
Families claim proceedings at Human Rights Commission of Quebec were biased
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
After an instance of bullying, Eric Tran and his family took the matter to the Human Rights Tribunal of Quebec, where he says he and his daughter were treated with suspicion. Continue reading
Quebec schools get failing grade for treatment of students with special needs
By Anne Leclair Reporter
A new report by the Quebec Human Rights Commission gives the province a failing grade on the organization of educational services for special needs students. Continue reading