Hate Crimes and the Municipal Election: What You Need to Know

What You Need To Ask Municipal Election Candidates about Hate Crimes in Ottawa

Still wondering who to vote for on October 26th?

If hate crimes in the city are a major concern for you, come to this forum to become better informed about:

• The role elected municipal officials (Mayor, City Councillors, School Trustees) play in addressing hate incidents and hate crimes in our city
• Serious problems with how hate incidents and crimes are currently handled by municipal police services (Ottawa Police Service, OC Transpo Special Constables, By-Law Officers), elected officials and local media. We will unpack these issues using a real case study of a violent attack on a senior Black Muslim woman who wears hijab that led to hate crimes charges being laid and is going to trial this November
• The lack of support for victims of these crimes in our city.
• An overview of how hate has targeted multiple communities in our city over the last 5 years (Jewish, Black, LGBTQ+, Muslim, Arab, and East Asian specifically)
• Key questions to ask candidates for municipal office to gage their commitment to fighting hate in our city
• How we as neighbours in this city can better support one another in the face of hate

This forum is organized by Muslim Link and Suradway Parents Association of Ottawa. All are welcome to attend.