Police officer and board found liable for racial profiling after young black man held at gunpoint.
The complainant, a young black man, alleged discrimination on the basis of colour, ethnic origin, and race in respect of policing services after being followed home and held at gunpoint by a police officer investigating a gun call.
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario found that the investigating officer's decision to single out the complainant was based in part on racial profiling, as the officer lacked sufficient reliable information to justify the stop.
The Tribunal substantiated the complaint against the investigating officer and the Toronto Police Services Board, awarding $40,000 in damages for injury to dignity, feelings, and self-respect.
The complaint against the other responding officers was dismissed, as their actions were found to be a response to the exigencies of the situation created by the initial officer.
Maynard v. Toronto Police Services Board, 2012 HRTO 1220
