Waterloo region has highest rate of police-reported hate crimes in Canada. What police, advocates are saying

According to new Statistics Canada data, Waterloo region in southern Ontario had the highest rate per capita of police-reported hate crimes in the country in 2023. Police and local advocates say urgent action is needed to deter hateful behaviour in communities.

Waterloo region has highest rate of police-reported hate crimes in Canada. What police, advocates are saying
“Police Line – Do not Cross” tape.

According to new Statistics Canada data, Waterloo region in southern Ontario had the highest rate per capita of police-reported hate crimes in the country in 2023. Police and local advocates say urgent action is needed to deter hateful behaviour in communities.