A coalition of community organizations, backed by opposition councillors at Montreal City Hall, has announced a five-point reform plan it says will help end racial profiling by the Montreal police and embrace diversity and equity. "If you don't acknowledge that racial profiling exists ... how good are the policies going to be?" Babineau said he's experienced racial profiling as a Black police officer, even after showing his badge to prove his identity. Mark Henry, president of the Jamaica Association of Montreal, said racial profiling is a reality for many Montrealers. Racial profiling is a reality for himself, his family, and for many Montrealers, he pointed out.

Source: CBC News June 10, 2020 18:10 UTC