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Council could revisit London, Ont. police budget following public backlashA motion to reduce the police budget by five per cent will be tabled at London City Hall on Thursday, two days after a passionate public participation meeting.CanadaFeb 28
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Tyre Nichols death: Canadians say it’s time to reflect on police actions in this countryOne Canadian expert says that while she appreciates the police's 'intentionality' to offer their thoughts and prayers to Tyre Nichols' family, more is needed to bring about change.CanadaJan 29, 2023
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A ‘better partner’ on the outside: Calgary councillor Walcott leaves police commissionWalcott said he joined the police commission to help bring about “transformational change” to the Calgary Police Service through a better understanding of policing within the city.CanadaOct 26, 2022
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Montreal’s first Defund the Police Festival teaches community about often misunderstood issueOrganizers say the Defund the Police Festival is a safe space for the community to learn about solutions and alternatives to police.FeaturesSep 10, 2022
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Quebec commits $250 million to curb gun violence, Montreal to hire up to 450 more police officersThis comes just days after two brazen daylight shootings that killed two men took place in public this week as the city continues to grapple with constant gun crime.CanadaAug 27, 2022
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British Columbians split on idea of a provincial police force, poll findsThe poll found British Columbians locked in a statistical tie over the issue, with 39 per cent in support and 38 per cent opposed.CrimeJul 12, 2022
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Newly released race based data renews calls to defund Toronto policeSeveral anti-racism groups and civil rights advocates say community safety would be better achieved by redirecting police funding to social supports and services.CrimeJun 16, 2022
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Edmonton city council settles on $407M annual base funding for policeEdmonton city council provided direction for city officials, police and police commission to develop a revised funding formula for the next four-year budget cycle.CrimeJun 7, 2022
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Edmonton councillors consider how to determine and allocate police fundingCoun. Rutherford put forth a motion to recommend city council provide EPS with $385 million base operating funding in 2023, on an ongoing basis.CanadaMay 18, 2022
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Committee hears ‘clear evidence of systemic racism’ in B.C. policing, recommends new legislationTo address the pervasiveness of discrimination and other service failures, the all-party committee recommended new legislation be drafted to govern policing in the province.CanadaApr 28, 2022
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