In 2022, two Hamilton police constables were found to have racially profiled a 27-year-old Black man, breaching his Charter rights during an unlawful detention and vehicle search. The Ontario Superior Court ruled that the officers violated the man’s rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, including his protection against arbitrary detention, his right […]
Windsor Police Chief Jason Bellaire has been found to have made racist remarks to Black officer Ed Armstrong, according to an internal investigation. The investigation substantiated allegations that Bellaire violated Windsor Police Service (WPS) directives but concluded that the comments did not amount to a poisoned work environment. Armstrong, who is the first Black inspector […]
In a speech that resonated with defiant patriotism and promises of bold economic reform, opposition leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a scathing address to Canadians, decrying what he called betrayal by the United States. Speaking from Ottawa, Poilievre accused the U.S. administration of “stabbing America’s best friend in the back,” and vowed that Canada would retaliate […]
Caribbean leaders are set to tackle an unexpected issue during their upcoming summit in Barbados from February 19-21: the looming deportation of thousands of Caribbean nationals from the US. Originally, the agenda for the meeting, which includes discussions on climate change, security, Haiti, and regional trade issues, did not include deportations. However, officials now say […]
By Neil Armstrong When Gloria Walcott came to Canada in 1955 under the West Indian Domestic Scheme, she was among the first 25 women from Barbados participating in the targeted immigration program for domestic workers which brought 3,000 women from the Caribbean by the time it ended in 1968. Walcott, 92, was among those gathered […]
By Anthony Joseph Donald Trump has once again inserted himself into global affairs, offering what he calls the “greatest real estate deal ever done”—the “Riviera of the Middle East”—a plan to displace two million people from Gaza and resettle them elsewhere. While many may scoff at the idea, the underlying concept is worth exploring. Instead […]
Police in St. Kitts and Nevis confirmed the discovery of a boat containing at least 15 dead bodies off the coast of Nevis last Thursday. Authorities have launched an investigation and are collaborating with international organizations to determine the origin of the individuals and their final destination. The discovery came after local police responded to […]
Trinidad and Tobago’s Commissioner of Police Erla Harewood-Christopher has been suspended from office pending the outcome of a criminal probe into the acquisition of two sniper rifles for the Strategic Services Agency (SSA). Harewood-Christopher was served with a notice of her suspension by the Police Service Commission (PSC) on January 31, while in custody. She […]
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) honoured generations of Black trailblazers at the official launch of Black History Month (BHM) on January 30 at police headquarters. “Black History Month provides an opportunity to highlight the contributions of Black people and to celebrate their achievements,” said Chief Myron Demkiw. “It is also a time to reflect on […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon During the latter part of 2024, it was widely reported that as many as 10,000 foreign students who entered Canada on student visas, were found to have fraudulent acceptance letters from Canadian universities or colleges, as revealed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in November. It was further reported that over […]
