Corrupt Mayors order two police forces to censor public meeting
Occasionally at Canadaian Crimes we will come across a story that requires editorial comment. This is one of those stories. We feel it is important to highlight the actions of certain public officials. Police services in Canada should not be used as tools of censorship for politicians. Mechanisms exist to keep order in public meetings without resorting to police intervention to silence dissenting voices. The police should not be complicit in such actions and should refuse to carry out orders that infringe on citizens’ rights to free speech and peaceful assembly. The OPP and the North Bay Police Service should be held accountable for their anti-democratic actions.
POLICE PRESENCE AT CASSELLHOLME TOWN HALL MEETING
Two OPP officers were assigned to the call and remained on-site for the majority of the meeting. At one point, an OPP supervisor and an additional officer briefly attended to check on the assigned members, which accounts for the photo showing four officers.
In addition, members of the North Bay Police Service (NBPS) were present to assist, as both services work together to support community safety.
At the request of the organizers, three individuals who were already inside the auditorium were asked to leave. Officers spoke with them, and they complied without incident, remaining outside the meeting area.
There were no disturbances or enforcement actions required during the event. The role of the OPP and NBPS were solely to maintain order and support the organizers’ request for a peaceful environment.