Combatting Hate in Toronto

In response to City Council motions MM11.37 and MM11.35, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) and TPS Board are continuing their efforts to address hate crimes and keep communities safe amid rising global tensions. Last month, TPS immediately increased its visibility and presence in Jewish and Muslim communities – especially at cultural centres, synagogues, mosques, and schools – through what is now known as Project Resolute. In tandem, senior TPS leadership and members of the Hate Crime Unit (HCU) have been actively visiting and engaging with community organizations, local businesses, and religious institutions to offer support.
 
In a recently published letter, the Executive Director of the TPS Board advised that significant resources have been allocated to expand the HCU's investigative capacity. Hate crimes are not necessarily confined to one geographic location and information sharing across jurisdictions is critical to both preventing and addressing them. For this reason, Toronto's HCU is attending regular meetings with external GTA Hate Crime Units and members of the provincial Hate Crime Extremism Investigative Team, which unites members from 18 police agencies across Ontario.
 
In the weeks and months ahead, TPS will continue to provide heightened visibility and presence in communities across Toronto to ensure community safety and foster a sense of security. I continue to strongly condemn acts of violence, hate, harassment, or intimidation of any kind – they have no place in our city.
 
You can find your local TPS Division and contact your Division Crime Prevention Officer on the TPS website, here.