Advocacy groups sue police board over meeting restrictions
A coalition of citizens and civil advocacy groups is suing Ottawa's police board over claims that it has deprived them of meaningful and effective participation by denying them appropriate access to public meetings.
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A coalition of citizens and civil advocacy groups is suing Ottawa's police board over claims that it has deprived them of meaningful and effective participation by denying them appropriate access to public meetings.