Black OPP officers call for investigation into systemic bias in probationary evaluations

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Black OPP officers call for investigation into systemic bias in probationary evaluationsAuthor of the article:TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Black Class Action Secretariat is calling on Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing to open an investigation into how the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) evaluates new officers, as questions arise about systemic race-based discrimination following complaints from Black OPP recruits at separate detachments across Ontario.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountBlack probationary constables who served in three different regions, under different supervisors, are speaking publicly for the first time about a strikingly similar pattern of discrimination, including accents and communication styles treated as performance problems, and discipline for practices they say are common among their white colleagues, leading to dismissal before the end of their probationary period. They also report limited recourse options when raising concerns about bias and discrimination to their superiors. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Black OPP recruits speak out on discrimination during probationary period leading to dismissals DATE: Wednesday October 21, 2026TIME: 10:30 a.m. LOCATION: Legislative Assembly of Ontario – Rm. 149 111 Wellesley Street West Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A2SPEAKERS: Three former OPP recruits, Nicholas Marcus Thompson – President and CEO, and Alain Babineau – Director of Advocacy and Francophone Affairs, Black Class Action Secretariat CONTACT: media@bcas-srcn.orgGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againMedia interviews can also be arranged with the former officers, speaking on condition of anonymity.ABOUT:The Black Class Action Secretariat is a national non-profit organization working to end systemic racism, with a focus on anti-Black racism and discrimination in public- and private-sector employment, formed following a landmark $2.5B class action on behalf of Black federal employees alleging decades of systemic discrimination in hiring and promotion. www.bcas-srcn.orgThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.