Why is Montreal appealing a historic ruling on racial profiling by its police?

A Superior Court judge ruled last month that the city should be held directly responsible for the "systemic" practice of Montreal police racially profiling people. The city agrees victims should be compensated. So why is it appealing the ruling?

Why is Montreal appealing a historic ruling on racial profiling by its police?
A police officer is seen from the back. In the background, a mobile unit sports the SPVM logo.

A Superior Court judge ruled last month that the city should be held directly responsible for the "systemic" practice of Montreal police racially profiling people. The city agrees victims should be compensated. So why is it appealing the ruling?