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By Erika Morris 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. Many residents say there have been long-standing allegations and concerns about police brutality and racism affecting neighbourhoods in the city. Here’s a look at some major reports and lawsuits regarding allegations of police racism in Quebec over the years. The Bellemare Commission: After an officer shot and killed Antony Griffin, a 19-year-old Black man in Montreal, in 1987, the Quebec human rights commission launched an inquiry into allegations of racism by police forces. In his final report, lawyer Jacques Bellemare highlighted discriminatory practices and persistent tensions. The… <\/p>\n

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By Erika Morris 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. Many residents say there have been long-standing allegations and concerns about police brutality and racism affecting neighbourhoods in the city. Here’s a look at some major reports and lawsuits regarding allegations of police racism in Quebec over the years. The Bellemare Commission: After an officer shot and killed Antony Griffin, a 19-year-old Black man in Montreal, in 1987, the Quebec human rights commission launched an inquiry into allegations of racism by police forces. In his final report, lawyer Jacques Bellemare highlighted discriminatory practices and persistent tensions. The... <\/p>\n

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