Walk Toronto has co-signed an open letter initiated by Cycle Toronto that asks the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, to rescind those newly-granted police powers not already rescinded, including the right to stop or question people if they have a “reason to suspect” gathering, as well as remove restrictions on outdoor activities that have not been shown to be sources of transmission of COVID-19.
These types of restrictions have historically resulted in undue and disproportionate harassment of BIPOC people, youth, and the homeless and serve to restrict their freedom to walk and be present in public spaces in a manner that discriminates against them compared to other residents of the city. Walk Toronto is committed to the principle that all residents of the city should be able to walk in public on equal terms.
