Posts Filed Under: racial profiling

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“My skin is not threatening”; Toronto Actress Maintains She Was Racially Profiled Trying To See A Film About Racism

The owner of the movie theatre has denied all allegations of discrimination.

By Nicole Brumley Mar. 9th, 9:15 am

What You Need to Know About New Carding Regulations

The new regulations come into effect January 1, 2017.

By Victoria Chan Mar. 23rd, 11:30 am

Extra, Extra: IKEA Monkey Faces Eviction, CityTV Editor Attacked at a McDonalds, and Bill Blair’s Legacy of Racial Profiling

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Kelli Korducki Apr. 14th, 6:16 pm

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Jane-Finch Residents Rally Against Immigrant Detentions

Protesters denounce police targeting of Latin American migrants as racial profiling.

By Desmond Cole Aug. 22nd, 3:45 pm

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What Toronto Can Learn From the Police Shooting of Michael Brown

Police militarization, racial profiling, and excessive force—they're not just problems for Ferguson, Missouri.

By Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy (guest opinion) and Zakaria Abdulle (Guest Opinion) Aug. 20th, 11:45 am

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Police Carding Policy Falls Short

Critical questions must be resolved before the final policy is approved.

By Desmond Cole Apr. 24th, 11:30 am

Police Under Fire for Incomplete Policy on Carding Practice

Draft policy fails to define the public safety rationale for controversial police stops.

By Desmond Cole Apr. 9th, 5:00 pm

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One Step Closer to Reform of Police Carding

Police-civilian interactions need to be clearer, less invasive, says report prepared for the Toronto Police Services Board.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 14th, 1:46 pm

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Human Rights Complaint Coming Over Police Carding

Complaint alleges the practice is discriminatory, and calls for its elimination.

By Sarah Sweet Feb. 4th, 12:24 pm

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Police Board Delays Action on Issuing Receipts for Street Stops

Advocates say police attempts to rein in the controversial practice of "carding" aren't good enough.

By Desmond Cole Jan. 24th, 3:00 pm

Villain: Unsubstantiated “Safety Concerns”

Nominated for: using race as an indicator of crime.

By Desmond Cole • Illustration by Matthew DaleyDec. 17th, 8:45 am

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A Dubious Strategy to “Overprotect” Racialized Communities

Politicians prefer gun-violence solutions that involve more police.

By Desmond Cole Jul. 30th, 11:30 am

Weston-Mount Dennis Residents Discuss Police Stops

Weston-Mount Dennis residents say police carding is hurting their community.

By Desmond Cole May. 23rd, 11:30 am