Regis Korchinski-Paquet's family postponed interviews last week after their lawyer cited concerns about possible leaks from police sources regarding the case.

"It will be on hold until we can figure out why this information is getting out there speak with the SIU and evaluate the fairness of the process ...," Singh said.

"While the investigation is ongoing, the details of the interviews and the video footage will not be released in an effort to ensure the memories of other potential witnesses are not tainted."

"This is a textbook case as to why I have been advocating for body-worn cameras and I'm now fast-tracking to the best of my ability to allow that process to speed up," Chief Mark Saunders said on Friday.

The agency also said it is "aware of allegations made by certain family members of the deceased and will be looking to speak to anyone with information about these allegations."

The debate was put on by the Operation Black Vote and focused on community issues facing Toronto's Black community.

Because the event was going to be held on city property, the city's fair use policy requires that all mayoral candidates be involved in the forum.

Ontario plans to implement new rules on the controversial practice of police carding early in the new year, but its proposed crackdown has been roundly condemned by community activists, civil libertarians and police as other provinces keep a close eye on developments.

After Peel Region's police board narrowly passed a motion to recommend 'carding' be suspended, Chief Jennifer Evans said the practice would continue.