"The hate crime unit has been consulted on the incident and at this time, it is not being treated as hate-motivated."

"I want to send a clear message: We will not stop until you are found, charged, and permanently evicted from our industry," Geoff Smith, president and CEO of EllisDon, said in a statement.

"After a review of the events that took place, severing this individual's connection and membership was the appropriate action," a union statement issued on Wednesday said.

"The person(s) responsible will be held to account for their heinous actions."