# Quebec Appoints Observer to Probe SPVM Racism

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Podcast: [Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889)
Published: 2026-06-20T20:31:30+00:00
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Quebec’s Deputy Premier has tapped Anne-Marie Boisvert as an independent watchdog to ensure fair, unbiased investigations into racism allegations within Montreal’s SPVM police force — a move spurred by shocking claims including officers collecting hair from racialized individuals as trophies. With authority to report immediate concerns to leadership and share findings with the Public Security Commission, Boisvert’s role comes as the force dismantles a unit, suspends two officers, and reassigns fourteen others amid a March-launched probe. Four civil society groups demand a public inquiry, while officials await criminal investigation results before deciding next steps — all options remain on the table as the province grapples with systemic racism in policing. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/344fcfdf31fd1707

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