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Why is Montreal appealing a historic ruling on racial profiling by its police? – CBC

Oct 30, 2024

City says it wants to pay victims but claims ruling is ‘stained with multiple errors’

Last month, a Superior Court judge found the City of Montreal responsible for the “systemic” practice of racial profiling by its police officers.

While the city agreed it should compensate victims, it still wanted to appeal the decision.

Earlier this month, when the city announced its plan to appeal, CBC News spoke with Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough mayor Gracia Kasoki Katahwa. She’s also the executive committee member in charge of the fight against racism and systemic discrimination.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/appeal-spvm-police-superior-court-1.7365356

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