The applicant, a First Nations Constable and Chief of Police of the Tyendinaga Mohawk Police Service, made public comments to the press alleging that the OPP, RCMP, and SQ were racist organizations.
Following an investigation, the Commissioner of the OPP suspended and subsequently terminated the applicant's appointment as a First Nations Constable.
The applicant filed a human rights application alleging discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, and ethnic origin, as well as reprisal.
The Tribunal dismissed the application, finding that the suspension and termination were based on the applicant's inappropriate public comments and not his race.
The Tribunal also found that the exclusion of First Nations Constables from the Police Services Act was not discriminatory, as it respected First Nations self-government.
