George Floyd death: Doug Ford says Canada doesn’t have the same ‘systemic, deep roots’ of racism as the U.S.
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George Floyd death: Doug Ford says Canada doesn’t have the same ‘systemic, deep roots’ of racism as the U.S.
Description
June 2, 2020
Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday said he's proud to be Canadian, because in his opinion, Canada doesn't have the same "systemic, deep roots" of racism as the United States does. Ford's comments come after George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, died in police custody in Minneapolis, Minn. after a police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes, until he became unresponsive.
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George Floyd death: Doug Ford says Canada doesn’t have the same ‘systemic, deep roots’ of racism as the U.S.01:18 | June 2, 2020
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Toronto woman charged with 3 murders in 3 days across Ontario: ‘By definition she’s a serial killer’00:40 | October 4, 2024
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Police services across Ontario outline public safety plans ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary02:06 | October 4, 2024
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How to navigate your local farmers market this fall05:43 | October 3, 2024
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Your Money: Canadians still dealing with financial stress05:37 | October 3, 2024
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Toronto police officer shot during vehicle stop, 1 arrested, 1 at large01:38 | October 2, 2024
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‘Run for the Cure’ returns for Breast Cancer Awareness Month04:19 | October 2, 2024
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Former NBA star Jamaal Magloire on 30 years of the Toronto Raptors05:03 | October 2, 2024
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3 people dead in overnight homicides in Toronto, Mississauga02:08 | October 1, 2024
-
2024 elections set to reshape global politics05:30 | October 1, 2024
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Canadian filmmakers tease new drama thriller ‘Welcome’05:44 | October 1, 2024
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Spirit Garden opens beside Toronto City Hall on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation02:07 | September 30, 2024
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Free turkeys bring out hundreds in Toronto Thanksgiving tradition revival01:55 | September 28, 2024
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Porsche thefts: 4 charged in viral Mississauga car theft where man was struck01:02 | September 27, 2024
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Indigenous Legacy Gathering begins ahead of Truth And Reconciliation Day01:48 | September 27, 2024
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Ontario’s minimum wage set to increase in October00:34 | September 27, 2024
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Ways to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation05:36 | September 27, 2024
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Actor Adrian Holmes hosts the 3rd annual Legacy Awards05:26 | September 27, 2024
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Experts worry about the cost and complications of Hwy. 401 tunnel plan02:34 | September 26, 2024
-
Toronto’s Na-Me-Res to host 3rd annual Day of Remembrance05:35 | September 26, 2024
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Hoping to bring about true reconciliation through The Canadian Library Project03:47 | September 25, 2024
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Ontario customer charged with uttering threats, assault after waiter demands payment02:15 | September 25, 2024
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Doug Ford pitches tunnel below Highway 40102:56 | September 25, 2024
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Pressure on TDSB grows over field trip to downtown protest02:16 | September 25, 2024
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Closing arguments made in trial of Ontario man accused of murdering his wife after setting fire to her02:12 | September 25, 2024
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A spotlight on Birch Bark Coffee Company, Canada’s first Indigenous-owned coffee company04:53 | September 25, 2024
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Mathew Knowles on the growing need for support to breast cancer survivors05:16 | September 25, 2024
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Alleged Ontario Porsche thief on bail faces more auto theft charges00:54 | September 25, 2024
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Ford government considers possibility of tunneling under Hwy. 401 for new expressway02:41 | September 25, 2024
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Toronto unveils overhauled vacant home tax process after botched roll-out02:14 | September 24, 2024
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Toronto jazz musician dies after being hit by car in The Junction02:10 | September 24, 2024
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Renovation costs send Ontario real estate prices soaring01:55 | September 24, 2024
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George Floyd death: Doug Ford says Canada doesn’t have the same ‘systemic, deep roots’ of racism as the U.S.01:18 | June 2, 2020
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Toronto woman charged with 3 murders in 3 days across Ontario: ‘By definition she’s a serial killer’00:40 | October 4, 2024
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Police services across Ontario outline public safety plans ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary02:06 | October 4, 2024
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How to navigate your local farmers market this fall05:43 | October 3, 2024
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Your Money: Canadians still dealing with financial stress05:37 | October 3, 2024
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Toronto police officer shot during vehicle stop, 1 arrested, 1 at large01:38 | October 2, 2024
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‘Run for the Cure’ returns for Breast Cancer Awareness Month04:19 | October 2, 2024
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Former NBA star Jamaal Magloire on 30 years of the Toronto Raptors05:03 | October 2, 2024
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3 people dead in overnight homicides in Toronto, Mississauga02:08 | October 1, 2024
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2024 elections set to reshape global politics05:30 | October 1, 2024
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Canadian filmmakers tease new drama thriller ‘Welcome’05:44 | October 1, 2024
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Spirit Garden opens beside Toronto City Hall on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation02:07 | September 30, 2024
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Free turkeys bring out hundreds in Toronto Thanksgiving tradition revival01:55 | September 28, 2024
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Porsche thefts: 4 charged in viral Mississauga car theft where man was struck01:02 | September 27, 2024
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Indigenous Legacy Gathering begins ahead of Truth And Reconciliation Day01:48 | September 27, 2024
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Ontario’s minimum wage set to increase in October00:34 | September 27, 2024
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Ways to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation05:36 | September 27, 2024
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Actor Adrian Holmes hosts the 3rd annual Legacy Awards05:26 | September 27, 2024
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Experts worry about the cost and complications of Hwy. 401 tunnel plan02:34 | September 26, 2024
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Toronto’s Na-Me-Res to host 3rd annual Day of Remembrance05:35 | September 26, 2024
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Hoping to bring about true reconciliation through The Canadian Library Project03:47 | September 25, 2024
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Ontario customer charged with uttering threats, assault after waiter demands payment02:15 | September 25, 2024
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Doug Ford pitches tunnel below Highway 40102:56 | September 25, 2024
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Pressure on TDSB grows over field trip to downtown protest02:16 | September 25, 2024
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Closing arguments made in trial of Ontario man accused of murdering his wife after setting fire to her02:12 | September 25, 2024
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Alleged Ontario Porsche thief on bail faces more auto theft charges00:54 | September 25, 2024
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Ford government considers possibility of tunneling under Hwy. 401 for new expressway02:41 | September 25, 2024
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Toronto unveils overhauled vacant home tax process after botched roll-out02:14 | September 24, 2024
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Toronto jazz musician dies after being hit by car in The Junction02:10 | September 24, 2024
-
Renovation costs send Ontario real estate prices soaring01:55 | September 24, 2024
George Floyd death: Doug Ford says Canada doesn’t have the same ‘systemic, deep roots’ of racism as the U.S.
Description
June 2, 2020
Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday said he's proud to be Canadian, because in his opinion, Canada doesn't have the same "systemic, deep roots" of racism as the United States does. Ford's comments come after George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, died in police custody in Minneapolis, Minn. after a police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes, until he became unresponsive.
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