The Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) and McCarthy Tétrault LLP have jointly initiated a class action lawsuit against the Toronto Police Service for its controversial “carding” practice, which allegedly targets and harasses black and Indigenous individuals. The lawsuit claims that the Toronto Police disproportionately engage in carding these communities, infringing on their rights. The proposed class includes those carded since 2011, seeking both immediate reform of police practices and compensation. The practice of carding involves stopping individuals without suspicion of criminal involvement, recording personal information, and sharing it with other agencies. The lawsuit targets Toronto Police Services Board and former and current police chiefs.

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