Rather than give in, he vigorously campaigned against the RCMP dress code, eventually becoming the first officer to wear a turban on duty. Dhillon was one of a group of community leaders participating in an-anti racism forum in Surrey on Friday. Immigrants and refugees targetedAccording to a survey from Surrey's Local Immigrant Partnership, over half of the city's residents have experienced some form of racism and discrimination. "Surrey has been home to a lot of the refugees who are re-settling and are welcomed into Canada," she told CBC News. Kang says the anti-racism network connects local government, charities, community support groups and non-profits to raise awareness against hate speech and crimes.

Source: CBC News March 24, 2018 00:56 UTC