Here are major reports, inquiries and lawsuits into police racism in Quebec
MONTREAL — As a police station in a Montreal multicultural neighbourhood grapples with allegations of racism and brutality made public in June, local residents are preparing for a public meeting with city officials and the chief of the police force on Tuesday.
In 2020, the Montreal public consultation office raised concerns about a "culture of impunity" among Montreal police, citing numerous complaints about the credibility and loss of public trust in the independent watchdog, police ethics commissioner, and public safety commission. The Quebec Superior Court 2024 decision further highlighted systemic issues, ruling that racial profiling is prevalent in the Montreal police force following a class-action lawsuit. The city has since appealed this ruling.
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