Two years after the murder of George Floyd, the Canadian government says it will soon order the RCMP to ban the use of tear gas, rubber bullets and neck restraints. Figures obtained by Ottawa researcher Ken Rubin under access to information law show the neck restraint technique — while rare — is still in use in Canada. Every three years, the RCMP says, officers must undergo refresher training on the use of the neck restraint technique and tear gas. Browne and others say they would like to see communities redirect funds to non-policing solutions — such as a pilot project underway in Canada's largest city. Taibu, a community health centre that focuses on Toronto's Black community, participates in the pilot.

Source: CBC News May 27, 2022 17:28 UTC