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Ottawa police have confirmed they have charged one of their own after accusations were made of racism after online comments were made following the death of acclaimed Inuit artist Annie Pootoogook.
Sgt. Chris Hrnchiar has been charged with two counts of discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act.
An internal investigation was launched after a comment on the Citizen’s story about Pootoogook’s death on Sept. 19 seemed to blame Indigenous people for their own hardships: “Because much of the aboriginal population in Canada is just satisfied being alcohol or drug abusers, living in poor conditions etc…..they have to have the will to change, it’s not society’s fault.”
Several members of Indigenous communities and other rights groups expressed outrage at these comments, reigniting accusations of racism in the force.
“I have no evidence to indicate we have racist officers,” Bordeleau said at the time, while condemning the comments.
Hrnchiak is expected to make his first appearance to face the charges on Nov. 1, said Police Chief Charles Bordeleau.
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— with files from Joe Lofaro, Susana Mas, Gary Dimmock and Shaamini Yogaretnam
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Sgt. Chris Hrnchiar has been charged with two counts of discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act.
An internal investigation was launched after a comment on the Citizen’s story about Pootoogook’s death on Sept. 19 seemed to blame Indigenous people for their own hardships: “Because much of the aboriginal population in Canada is just satisfied being alcohol or drug abusers, living in poor conditions etc…..they have to have the will to change, it’s not society’s fault.”
Several members of Indigenous communities and other rights groups expressed outrage at these comments, reigniting accusations of racism in the force.
“I have no evidence to indicate we have racist officers,” Bordeleau said at the time, while condemning the comments.
Hrnchiak is expected to make his first appearance to face the charges on Nov. 1, said Police Chief Charles Bordeleau.
Related
- Inuit leader calls on Ottawa police chief to denounce racist behaviour on force
- Former Nunavut justice minister calls for end of Ottawa police oversight of RCMP after racist comments
- Probe launched after Ottawa police officer accused of racist online posts on death of Inuit artist
— with files from Joe Lofaro, Susana Mas, Gary Dimmock and Shaamini Yogaretnam
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