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Montreal Police Racial-Profiling Probe Expanded; Observer Appointed, Charges Recommended

6/16/2026

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Minister Ian Lafrenière appointed an observer to monitor the Montreal police racial-profiling probe.
Chief Fady Dagher opened a probe of officers at Station 39 and recommended charges against two.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada said rollout will accelerate but warned cameras alone cannot fix issue.
Community groups urged moving the probe to the police or the Quebec watchdog (BEI).
A protest outside Station 39 is planned by residents as police keep a presence.

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Minister Ian Lafrenière appointed an observer to monitor the Montreal police racial-profiling probe.
Chief Fady Dagher opened a probe of officers at Station 39 and recommended charges against two.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada said rollout will accelerate but warned cameras alone cannot fix issue.
Community groups urged moving the probe to the police or the Quebec watchdog (BEI).
A protest outside Station 39 is planned by residents as police keep a presence.