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Toronto police say there was a 50% increase in reported hate crimes in the city during 2020.
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The report says in 2019 there were 139 hate crimes reported compared to 210 of these crimes in 2020.
It also says the 2020 statistics can in part be attributed to global events and the pandemic.
Some statistics show that there were three anti-Asian and Chinese reports in 2019 and that there were 15 reports in 2020.
There were eight online hate crimes committed in 2019 and in 2020 there were 21.
In 2019, there were 13 anti-black hate crimes and in 2020 there were 43.
In 2020, Jews, followed by Blacks, the LGBTQ2S+ community, and the Asian and Chinese communities were the most victimized groups.
The crimes included assault, criminal harassment and mischief to property.
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“Hate crimes not only victimize an individual but also the entire group they identify with. We know this can have a long-lasting impact on the diverse communities we serve, resulting in increased isolation, stress and vulnerability,’ said Police Chief James Ramer.
“I want to make it clear, one hate crime is one too many. As a Service, we have taken steps to address this concerning increase by expanding the capacity of our dedicated Hate Crime Unit who are specialized in investigating these crimes. We remain committed to working collaboratively within our Service and with our community partners, in a transparent and inclusive way, to build trust and encourage the reporting of hate crimes.”
Police say that these crimes often go unreported.
They encourage the public to come forward to report incidents of hate, prejudice and bias.
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