Sloly’s departure as Ottawa police chief leaves some officers in ‘fear’: Fleury

Amid evidence of police sympathy and support of the convoy protests, Ottawa police members who were promoted by former chief Peter Sloly to bring in more diversity, inclusion and workplace collaboration to the force are wondering if they are still empowered to continue their work, says Councillor Mathiew Fleury.

Members of the Ottawa Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, and the RCMP came together to remove the protesters from downtown Ottawa on Feb. 17, after a three-week occupation of the area. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY Chelsea Nash

February 28, 2022

At an explosive Ottawa City Council meeting on Feb. 16, Ottawa City Councillor Mathieu Fleury said he had heard from members of the Ottawa Police Services who were “fearful” in the wake of Peter Sloly’s resignation as chief of police, signalling a potential divi...

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