Police reported in a news release that there had been a slight decline of about two per cent in overall hate- and bias-motivated incidents so far in 2024.
Published Jul 08, 2024 • Last updated Jul 09, 2024 • 1 minute read
The 225 reported hate-motivated incidents to date in 2024 included 174 deemed criminal and 51 determined to be hate-motivated, but non-criminal, with 26 people charged with 65 counts of hate-motivated offences and four formal Youth Criminal Justice Act warnings.
Of the 230 reported hate-motivated incidents reported at this time in 2023, 178 were deemed criminal and 52 were considered to be hate-motivated, but non-criminal.
In addition to the Jewish and Muslim communities, police said groups most affected by the hate-motivated data for this year included Black (36 incidents), 2SLGBTQQIA+ (24 incidents) and Arab (14 incidents).
“Each and every hate-motivated incident has a lasting impact not only on those who have been targeted, but throughout the neighbourhoods and communities where they occur,” the release said. “If you have been a victim of a hate-motivated incident you can file a report online or call us at 613-236-1222, extension 7300. If you are in immediate danger, please dial 911 right away.”
The Ottawa Police Service hate and bias crime unit is currently working, in conjunction with the Crown’s attorney’s office, to investigate all reported incidents, police said.
