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Two Montreal police officers suspended over new allegations of misconduct
Two Montreal police officers suspended
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Montreal police say they have suspended two officers from a station downtown and opened a misconduct investigation.
However, police said they could not provide further details due to their legal responsibilities to protect personal information about their employees and to avoid compromising the professional standards unit's ongoing investigation.
Police say they take the allegations seriously.
According to a report by the daily newspaper La Presse, one of the officers allegedly urinated on an unhoused person while on duty.
The newspaper, which said it relied on several police sources, reported that fellow officers denounced their colleague.
The other suspended officer allegedly posed for photos in which he appears to mock a suspect placed in a humiliating position during an arrest.
The Canadian Press has not independently verified the allegations.
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada reacted to the allegations online, saying that the alleged acts are "very serious" and "violate the dignity to which everyone is entitled."
She also commended the officers who came forward.
In a statement, the police brotherhood described the allegations as "shocking" but did not comment further.
These allegations have surfaced hours before the “homeless night,” march in Montreal. The annual event is aimed at raising public awareness about the reality of homelessness.
The suspensions also come at a time when Montreal police and the city are trying to rebuild trust with the public.
In June, police dismantled a 16-member patrol unit at another station in a multicultural neighbourhood of Montreal due to separate allegations of racism and misconduct.
Four officers from the police's Station 39 in the Montréal-Nord borough have been suspended and Crown prosecutors are reviewing the evidence to determine whether to pursue criminal charges.
Police have confirmed they reviewed a number of allegations of misconduct, including allegations that some officers kept locks of hair from racialized people as trophies.
In internal documents obtained by The Canadian Press in September, police described a "radicalization" among some of its officers as the force attempts to change its culture of impunity.
Alain Babineau, a former RCMP officer now working with a civil-rights group, said he was not surprised to read about the new allegations against the officers working downtown.
"We all knew Station 39 was not an anomaly," Babineau said over the phone, referring to the allegations out of Montréal-Nord. "How do you rebuild trust when your officers are rogue?"
Babineau's group, the Red Coalition, is calling for a public inquiry into Montreal police misconduct.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Government of Canada jobs for students that pay up to $34 an hour are open in these cities
Work experience isn't required.
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Government of Canada jobs with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) are open to post-secondary students.
You can earn up to $34 per hour working these positions in communications, finance, human resources, IT, engineering and other areas.
The federal intelligence agency is hiring post-secondary students in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec for the Winter 2028 work term between January and April.
With these CSIS jobs, salaries are $23.79, $26.42, $30.03 or $33.75 per hour for college and university students, and $27.20, $27.93, $29.85 or $34.32 per hour for graduate students.
You must be registered full-time as a college diploma student in your third year, an undergraduate degree student in your third year or higher, or a graduate-level student at the time of placement.
CSIS will only consider applicants who are enrolled in a co-op or internship program as an academic program requirement set by the post-secondary institution.
Work experience isn't required for these student jobs, but relevant school, volunteer or work experience is preferable.
The deadline to apply is Friday, November 13, 2026.
Change & Project Management
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as entrepreneurship and innovation, business administration, commerce, engineering, information technology, computer science, psychology, sociology or communications.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- working on group projects or initiatives with defined timelines and deliverables
- defining problems, analyzing root causes and proposing solutions
- preparing reports, briefing notes, or presentations based on research or data
- working in team environments, especially cross-functional or interdisciplinary teams
- using Microsoft Excel, including tables, pivot tables, graphs and charts
Policy, Compliance & Review
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as political science, strategic studies, public administration, history, communications, legal studies, sociology, government, law and policy, or information studies.
For the Policy, Planning, and Accountability job stream, CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- providing strategic advice, conducting analysis and making recommendations
- compiling and analyzing information to draft documents for briefing, decision-making, or planning initiatives
- collaborating, liaising, and coordinating with stakeholders
- working under pressure, prioritizing and meeting tight deadlines
For the Review, Complaints, Compliance, and Privacy job stream, CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- interpreting and applying policy provisions, guidelines or laws
- producing various written reports, such as briefing notes, reports, assessments, summaries and/or memorandums
- researching and analyzing information to draw inferences and/or make recommendations
- interacting with individuals at different levels within and outside the organization to obtain or provide information
Analysis & Exploitation of Information Sources
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as political science, public administration, international relations, law/legal studies, communications, social sciences, computer science, data science, business, mathematics, information and records management, or library and information science.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- learning and using productivity software and online tools
- writing briefing notes, creating presentations, and compiling complex documents or dossiers
- policy research, analysis and writing
- stakeholder engagement and coordination
- program evaluation, audit, compliance monitoring or risk assessment
- open source research
- data analytics
- an information management or library environment
Finance
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Edmonton and Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, or economics.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- providing advice to clients, managers and/or employees
- using a financial system
- using Microsoft Excel, including tables, pivot tables, graphs and charts
- applying financial policies
- performing accounting operations
Communications
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as communications, journalism, advertising, marketing, web design, graphic design, audio/visual production, media techniques, international relations, or political science.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- writing and editing communication products for various audiences, including social media content, communication plans, fact sheets, backgrounders, media responses and media lines
- providing strategic advice, conducting analysis and making recommendations
- compiling and analyzing information to support product development or coordinate initiatives
- collaborating or coordinating with clients, colleagues and stakeholders
- working under pressure, prioritizing, and meeting tight deadlines
Internal Audit and Evaluation
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as social sciences, business administration, public administration, commerce, accounting, or finance.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- analyzing qualitative and/or quantitative data
- utilizing Microsoft programs (including Excel) and Power BI
- writing reports and/or drafting presentations
Human Resources
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Edmonton, Ottawa and Montreal
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as social sciences, human resources, business administration, or commerce (with a specialization in human resources).
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- human resources or administration, including administrative support functions where planning, organizing and coordinating actions/activities are required
- research and statistical analysis
Information Management & Legal Information Management
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as information and records management, library science, archival studies, business administration, or library information technology.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- providing client service, including responding to queries and providing advice on policies and procedures
- using word processors, spreadsheet applications and email
- performing general administrative duties, including file organization and management
Intelligence Analysis
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as social sciences, humanities, public policy, law, business, commerce, economics, statistics, or administration.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- producing various written reports, such as briefing notes, reports, assessments, summaries and/or memorandums
- researching and analyzing information to draw inferences and/or make recommendations
- interacting with internal and external stakeholders at different levels to obtain or provide information
IT and Engineering
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa and Montreal
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as computer science, computer and electrical engineering, engineering in technical areas, mechanical engineering, network security, information technology, telecommunications, software engineering, or informatics.
There are many streams you can be assigned to, including database administration, IT infrastructure support, network security, software development, strategic planning and reporting, artificial intelligence/machine learning development, and more.
CSIS doesn't require any work, school or volunteer experience, but software development experience and data analytics experience are assets.
Screening Analyst
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as international security, social sciences, criminology, global and international studies, political science, conflict studies, history, communications, or ethics.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- producing presentations, briefing materials and/or reports
- conducting complex research and analysis using database systems
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Rowdy homecoming in Guelph drew up to 15,000 people, cost $91k in policing: report
Rowdy Guelph homecoming cost police $91k: report
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Hannah Yoon
A new report shows as many as 15,000 people gathered on a Guelph, Ont., street during an unsanctioned homecoming party last month, prompting a police response that cost more than $90,000.
A report presented to the Guelph Police Service Board Thursday details the scale of the Sept. 26 gathering on Chancellor’s Way near the University of Guelph.
It says police responded to approximately 550 incidents across Guelph that Saturday, including about 250 directly related to homecoming.
That’s more than double the roughly 250 incidents police typically handle on a Saturday.
The report says the police response involved approximately 88 officers and civilian members – and hundreds of hours of overtime – with the cost totalling about $91,000.
It says police made six arrests during the event, including four for public intoxication, one for assault and one for causing a disturbance.
About 70 provincial offence notices were also issued that day, mostly liquor-related, the report says.
Videos from the off-campus homecoming party showed massive crowds of young people in the streets, with some throwing bottles and other objects as police officers tried to control the situation. Police said officers were also dealing with people climbing buildings, as well as shoplifting and vandalism at nearby businesses.
University of Guelph president Rene Van Acker said the party risked the safety of students and neighbours and the university was reviewing the incident.
Guelph police said earlier this month that they're establishing a "homecoming working group" to manage large unsanctioned gatherings in the future. The group includes the city, the University of Guelph and Guelph General Hospital.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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