Systemic Racism
Indigenous, black people more likely to be stopped by Montreal police: report
The report showed there is “significant, widespread and persistent disproportions” of racialized people who are stopped by police officers. Continue reading
Ontario law society repeals rule requiring members to commit to promoting diversity
The Law Society of Ontario has revoked a rule that required its members to spell out their commitment to promoting diversity. Continue reading
‘Racism causes injury to our hearts’: Protest against systemic racism held in Halifax
March organizer Raymond Sheppard says there are many untold tragedies from people who endure racism. Continue reading
Montreal’s first public consultations on systemic racism, discrimination underway
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
“This is the pivotal moment,” one community activist said. Continue reading
Questions of diversity raised as Halifax appoints new police chief
The new chief was hired after a nationwide search which the selection panel says brought forward a diverse group of candidates from both a gender and cultural perspective. Continue reading
Halifax police address moratorium on street checks in Nova Scotia
A street check ban is the first option recommended in the 186-page Street Check Review report issued by Professor Scot Wortley, a doctor of criminology at the University of Toronto. 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
New groups calls for an end to racism within Halifax Transit
Dalhousie Professor Isaac Saney is among those who has helped create the group, called Racism-Free Transit in Halifax. Continue reading
Nearly half of youth incarcerated are Indigenous: Statistics Canada
Nearly half of all youth who end up in custody across Canada are Indigenous, a statistic that a Manitoba activist says. Continue reading
Driving while black: Montreal police stop man to see if he was in a stolen car
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Officers said they were checking to see if his 2017 GMC Yukon was stolen. Continue reading