Quebec Human Rights Commission

• Montreal suburb of Repentigny promises police review after 4th racial profiling complaint upheld

  The Quebec Human Rights Commission found that the City of Repentigny discriminated against Leslie Blot during a 2017 incident involving Repentigny police.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2021
  
• Isolated seniors more vulnerable to elder mistreatment: Montreal senior advocates

  According to Canadian researchers, financial abuse and emotional abuse are the most common forms. During the pandemic seniors were heavily targeted.

  Health

  Jun 15, 2021
  
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• Mohawk man files human rights complaint against Quebec hospital

  Cheryl Scott, says she sent a taxi to pick her husband up at the hospital on Jan. 5, only to find him wearing a hospital gown and a soiled diaper when he arrived home.

  Canada

  May 27, 2021
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• Montreal man accuses SPVM of racial profiling in traffic stop

  On Easter Friday, Wayne King says he was driving a BMW SUV back to the rental company in the Côte-Des-Neiges area when he was followed and pulled over by police.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2021
• Montreal man says he was arbitrarily stopped by SPVM over stolen coat

  Andy Basora believes he was arbitrarily stopped over a stolen coat at his home's doorstep in the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2021
• Human Rights Commission awards Quebec mother $65K over racism, bullying at kids’ school

  The decision, which was issued in July but only came to light Monday, found the Marguerite-Bourgeoys school service centre in Montreal was at fault.

  Education

  Dec 7, 2020
• Quebec Human Rights Commission urges government to take action against racism, racial profiling

  While some bodies have attempted to introduce measures to address the problem, the commission says initiatives have been limited and sporadic.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2020
• Shortcomings ‘at all stages’ led to failure to protect slain Quebec girl: human rights commission

  The investigation was prompted by the death of a seven-year-old girl who was followed by youth protection.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2020
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• Mother of Montreal teen allegedly targeted in racist video speaks out

  The family of the alleged target of a blackface video in Montreal is seeking to file a complaint with the Quebec Human Rights Commission.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2020
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• Too few visible minorities in public institutions, Quebec Human Rights Commission says

  Quebec's Human Rights Commission found there are still too few visible minorities and Indigenous Peoples working in the province's public institutions.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2020