On June 13, 2026, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante announced that public confidence in the city's police service had been eroded by recent claims of racist conduct. She said the loss of trust required immediate action and pledged to accelerate the deployment of body‑camera units across the Montreal Police Service (SPVM).
The mayor's remarks came after a series of allegations surfaced accusing SPVM officers of racial bias. Community groups and city officials have called for reforms to address the perceived discrimination, intensifying pressure on municipal leadership to demonstrate accountability.
In response, Mayor Plante committed to speeding up the rollout of body‑camera technology, stating that the equipment would provide clearer evidence of police‑citizen interactions and help rebuild confidence. She indicated that the city would work closely with police leadership to prioritize the installation of cameras on patrol vehicles and in uniformed units.
The announcement forms part of a broader municipal effort to address concerns about policing practices in Montreal. While the mayor did not specify a timeline, her pledge signals a shift toward more transparent policing measures. The initiative follows ongoing public debate about how best to ensure fairness and accountability within the SPVM, with the body‑camera rollout seen as a concrete step toward restoring community trust.