By Canadian Press

Quebec Human Rights commission says majority of hate attacks go unreported

Sep 24, 2019 | 12:12 PM

MONTREAL — Quebec’s human rights commission says the vast majority of xenophobic and Islamophobic hatred in the province goes unreported to competent authorities.

The organization has released the results of a two-year study that recommends the provincial government recognize the phenomenon and prioritize measures aimed at combating it.

The commission’s president says in 78 per cent of the cases it examined, the person experiencing the discrimination didn’t report the matter to authorities despite the fact it constitutes a serious form of prejudice.

Participants cited a number of reasons for not reporting, including distrust in institutions, minimization of the acts, lack of awareness of the available remedies or concerns of racial profiling by police.

The study looked at 86 people who reported experiencing xenophobic or Islamophobic hate in various regions of Quebec.

DEVELOPING

'Deeds over words': Indigenous allies, leaders urge action as part of reconciliation process

2h ago

LIVE UPDATES

Road construction, detours and traffic in Medicine Hat

8h ago

WHAT'S ON

Here is what's on for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Medicine Hat

12h ago

It was commissioned by the previous Liberal government under its anti-radicalization measures.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 24, 2019.

The Canadian Press