It could be resistance or defiance of civilian oversight bodies, or just plain stubbornness. Either way, police organizations have been slow to change their culture…
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Racial Profiling By Police Will Not Be Tolerated: Community Leaders
After months of defending carding, Toronto Mayor, John Tory has made a 360, calling for a permanent ban on the practice. “It is my intention…
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End Carding: Time for Police Chief to Get on Board
A huge wave, represented by about 50 high-profile Canadians, rocked Mayor John Tory’s proverbial boat this week. The “wave” consisted of a former chief justice…
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Ending Police Carding Is Just Step One
“I’m afraid for my son to grow up.” The words come via a 23-year-old woman, who sits with her six-month-old son in her arms. These…
View More Ending Police Carding Is Just Step OneWe Owe It To Newcomers To Do Better: TO Mayor John Tory
In this exclusive sit-down interview with New Canadian Media reporter Abbas Somji, Toronto Mayor John Tory addresses visible minority representation on city council, the…
View More We Owe It To Newcomers To Do Better: TO Mayor John ToryToronto Rolls Out Red Carpet for Newcomers
Toronto showed off its diverse colours by holding its inaugural Newcomer Day at Nathan Phillips Square on Friday. Of the 2.8 million people living in…
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Under-employment: the Banner Issue in Ontario
Looking back on the mayoral and municipal elections in Ontario, it is clear that the only immigrant-related issue that gained some traction was the one…
View More Under-employment: the Banner Issue in OntarioToronto’s Black Community Demands Change from New Mayor
It is vain to talk about a community without understanding the issues of the community. Benn Adeoba, a candidate for Toronto city councillor in Ward…
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