Justin Ling on Toronto Police and Missing Persons

An independent review recently found systemic discrimination contributed to deficiencies in a number of missing-persons investigations conducted by Toronto police.

The review, led by former judge Gloria Epstein, examined policies and procedures related to missing-persons cases, as well as how officers investigated the disappearances of residents who were later found to have been killed.

It focused on 10 cases, including the eight men murdered by serial killer Bruce McArthur. Epstein says she found ”serious flaws” in how missing-persons cases, even beyond those at the centre of the review, were investigated.

For reaction, Bob Komsic spoke with Justin Ling, author of “Missing from the Village” the story of Bruce McArthur.

Paula Speevak on Volunteering Changes

Community organization needs and volunteer roles are changing rapidly as a result of the pandemic. The slogan of this year’s National Volunteer Week is “The value of one. The power of many”. Volunteer Canada is a charity that helps to increase the giving of one’s time. Its president is Paula Speevak.