MARKHAM, Ont. - An inquiry into a series of assaults on Asian-Canadian anglers in Ontario last summer has confirmed that racial profiling played a role in the attacks.
A report by the Ontario Human Rights Commission released Tuesday outlined some 50 commitments aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.
The commitments are the result of consultations with 21 community organizations.
Initiatives range from information brochures to providing racial profiling training to conservation officers.
Police in Georgina, where many of the incidents occurred, will also launch a project this fishing season aimed at monitoring popular fishing sites for problems.
The inquiry was launched last November after at least eight Asian anglers were assaulted in various places in southern Ontario.
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