Posted: Apr 23, 2021 10:50 AM ET | Last Updated: April 23
More than 8,000 people attended the Black Lives Matter march in Guelph in June, 2020. (Submitted by: Ward1studios)
Black community leaders in Waterloo region say they continue to have concerns about policing powers in the province under the current stay-at-home order and want to help people understand their rights going forward.
Last week, Premier Doug Ford announced stricter COVID-19 restrictions which included new police powers to stop pedestrians on the street or in vehicles if they appear to be violating COVID-19 protocols. This sparked backlash from many people.
Community development coordinator at the African, Caribbean Black Network of Waterloo Region. (Submitted by Lang Ncube.)