Addressing hate crimes in Canada [Video]

Event summary produced by The Globe and Mail Events team. The Globe’s editorial department was not involved.

Police-reported hate crimes in 2023 increased by more than 30 per cent from the previous year, according to Statistics Canada. The actual number of hate crimes is even higher given federal data show most go unreported.

What strategies will support more reporting, investigation, effective response and prevention of hate crimes in Canada?

The Globe and Mail hosted a webcast on February 28 to bring leaders from community groups, hate crime units and anti-racism organizations together to explore systemic barriers to victim reporting, police response and investigation thresholds. Speakers also discussed the impacts of hate crimes, along with potential solutions.

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Ian Bailey, staff reporter with The Globe and Mail’s Ottawa bureau moderated the webcast. Bob Watts, reconciliation practitioner …