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- calendar_today October 25, 2026
Protest Against Montreal Police Set for Station 21
A demonstration in response to recent allegations of montreal police misconduct is scheduled to take place at Station 21 on Saturday, October 24. The protest follows a series of incidents involving the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) at the downtown precinct.
Recent Police Suspension Sparks Outrage
The planned protest comes in the wake of the suspension of two Montreal police officers at Station 21. According to reports, the officers are accused of humiliating homeless and racialized people while on duty. One officer, in particular, is under investigation for allegedly urinating on multiple homeless individuals over the course of 18 months. These claims have fueled demands for increased police accountability and prompted strong reactions from the community and advocacy groups concerned about homeless mistreatment and the treatment of racialized people in the city.
Ongoing Montreal Demonstrations Call for Accountability
Last weekend, protesters criticized the SPVM during two separate montreal demonstrations, one of which featured a participant carrying a toilet as a symbol of their condemnation of recent events. These public actions reflect frustration and anger over ongoing examples of spvm misconduct and calls for stronger institutional responses to allegations of abuse by police officers.
Government Response and Motions at City Hall
The issue has also reached City Hall. Earlier this week, Projet Montréal submitted an emergency motion to summon Police Chief Fady Dagher to testify about the SPVM’s recent actions and overall conduct. The motion called upon Dagher to answer for the SPVM’s conduct within seven days. However, Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada amended the motion, instead requesting a meeting of mayors to discuss the broader issue, noting that the city does not wish to interfere with ongoing internal police investigations. This debate underscores the challenges in pursuing police accountability while respecting due process and the autonomy of police oversight mechanisms.
Details of the Upcoming Protest
The demonstration, titled “La Police Nous Pisse Dessus, Nous, On Pisse Sur la Police,” is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at 3 p.m. outside Station 21, located at 1669 Berri. Organizers have expressed their demand for action and attention from leadership, stating: "Fady Dagher, on Oct. 24, we’ll be protesting AGAIN against your police force. It’s time to listen to us. It’s time for us to be taken seriously! Stop acting surprised." The protest aims to draw attention to the ongoing necessity for reform and oversight within the SPVM.
Community Demands for Change
As attention focuses on this latest demonstration, concerns persist regarding systemic issues of homeless mistreatment and discriminatory actions against racialized people by police in Montreal. Advocates continue to press for transparent investigations and meaningful policy changes to prevent future incidents of abuse and misconduct.
Source: cultmtl.com.
