Aden Klein

The defendant moved to stay this proposed class action regarding systemic racism against Indigenous members of the RCMP, arguing the claims fell within two certified class actions (Greenwood and AMPMQ) and duplicated another proposed class action (Hudson).

The Court dismissed the motion regarding Greenwood and AMPMQ for reasons issued in Hudson.

However, as the plaintiff agreed to hold the action in abeyance pending Hudson, the Court allowed the motion in part and stayed the action pending a final determination in Hudson.

Canada moved to stay the proposed class action against the RCMP for systemic racism, arguing it was duplicative of two certified class actions (Greenwood and AMPMQ) covering harassment and discrimination.

The Federal Court dismissed the motion, finding that the factual basis of the present action, which focuses on systemic racism through implicit misconduct and policies, is distinct from the explicit misconduct focused on in the other actions.