There are many cases alleging the police used disproportionate force against Indigenous people, as well as accusations of discrimination and indifference. Accusations of mistreatment of Indigenous people by the police have again come under the national spotlight in recent weeks. At a news conference on Thursday, Mr. Trudeau said systemic racism was a problem in Canada. “Systemic racism is an issue right across the country, in all of our institutions, including in all of our police forces, including in the RCMP,” Mr. Trudeau said. That’s when the officer tries to handcuff him and another officer rushes into the scene and tackles Mr. Adam.

Source: New York Times June 12, 2020 14:37 UTC