Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
A recording of this webinar is posted below.
Earlier this year, Statistics Canada reported the total number of hate crimes in Canada has more than doubled from 2019 to 2024. Halifax ranks fifth in the country for its hate crime rate, reporting 121 hate crimes last year, an increase of 62% over the previous year. Halifax Regional Police (HRP) attributes this increase in reported crimes to the establishment of a dedicated hate crimes unit, higher reporting and increasing public awareness.
Crimes motivated by race, religion and sexual orientation were the most common police reported hate crimes according to HRP in 2023. Changing demographics, divisive public discourse and far-right views contribute to concerns that this trend will continue. Its important Nova Scotians understand what a hate crime is and what they can do about them.
Join Professor Isaac Saney (Dalhousie University), retired Detective Constable Craig Upshaw, and Crown Attorney Sharon Goodwin to learn about the impacts of hate-motivated crimes.
Background
- Halifax police credit special unit for 'significant' rise in reported hate crimes
- Hate Crimes and Incidents | Halifax Regional Municipality
- Reported hate crimes jumped across Nova Scotia in 202o, most involving race
- Backlash against immigrants challenges Canada’s welcoming image
- Woman charged in racist incident on Halifax Transit bus sentenced
Recording
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