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.
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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 -
Israeli flags reportedly set on fire outside Toronto worship centre01:45 | October 7, 2026 -
Day of Pink’ ‘INSPIRE Tour’ kicks off05:04 | October 7, 2026 -
Inside the Creation of the new $20 Bill05:02 | October 7, 2026 -
Feds threaten legal action against Stelco steel plant, over plans to lay off up to 500 workers02:06 | October 6, 2026 -
Sentencing hearing for Burlington couple who defrauded Taylor Swift concertgoers by selling fake tickets02:15 | October 6, 2026 -
Alicia Keys’ musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ hits Toronto with story about family, love and self-discovery01:29 | October 6, 2026 -
Girl Guides launch fall cookie season04:32 | October 6, 2026 -
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New monument to honour Japanese Canadian internment camp survivors unveiled in Victoria06:56 | October 5, 2026 -
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Pacific Link: New west coast pipeline project receives ‘national interest’ designation06:06 | October 2, 2026 -
Gas prices rise across Canada01:51 | October 2, 2026 -
5 provinces increase minimum wage across Canada00:49 | October 1, 2026 -
Michelin-starred Chef Alvin Leung takes Canadian flavours to Hong Kong05:07 | October 1, 2026 -
Toronto marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation02:04 | September 30, 2026 -
Truth and Reconciliation: Indigenous health care inequities04:15 | September 30, 2026 -
Truth and Reconciliation: Reconciliation in action10:16 | September 30, 2026 -
Truth and Reconciliation: Where things stand now05:23 | September 30, 2026 -
Doug Ford and Danielle Smith address energy industry leaders01:32 | September 28, 2026 -
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‘They are both heroes’: Officers prevented mass casualty attack at Belleville synagogue, chief says06:29 | September 24, 2026 -
Preparing for an unlikely U.S. risk: Carney06:51 | September 24, 2026 -
Proposed changes to Canada’s labour code causing controversy07:28 | September 24, 2026 -
Ontario synagogue shooting suspect dies in hospital02:20 | September 22, 2026
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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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Israeli flags reportedly set on fire outside Toronto worship centre01:45 | October 7, 2026
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Day of Pink’ ‘INSPIRE Tour’ kicks off05:04 | October 7, 2026
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Inside the Creation of the new $20 Bill05:02 | October 7, 2026
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Feds threaten legal action against Stelco steel plant, over plans to lay off up to 500 workers02:06 | October 6, 2026
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Sentencing hearing for Burlington couple who defrauded Taylor Swift concertgoers by selling fake tickets02:15 | October 6, 2026
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Alicia Keys’ musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ hits Toronto with story about family, love and self-discovery01:29 | October 6, 2026
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Girl Guides launch fall cookie season04:32 | October 6, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Durham: Oct. 511:29 | October 5, 2026
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New monument to honour Japanese Canadian internment camp survivors unveiled in Victoria06:56 | October 5, 2026
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1st Place bunny at Markham Fair allegedly stolen from fair grounds01:53 | October 5, 2026
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Gas prices rise across Canada01:51 | October 2, 2026
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Sept. 2723:24 | September 27, 2026
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‘They are both heroes’: Officers prevented mass casualty attack at Belleville synagogue, chief says06:29 | September 24, 2026
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Preparing for an unlikely U.S. risk: Carney06:51 | September 24, 2026
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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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