Montreal police leadership is set to appear before city council in a closed session on Monday, June 22, 2026, to address how the service handled recent allegations of racist gestures by some officers. The meeting, arranged by municipal officials, will be held behind closed doors and will involve senior figures from the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) and elected city representatives.
The city council has ordered the private session in order to secure accountability for the police service’s management of the accusations. Municipal authorities said the purpose of the meeting is to obtain a clear explanation of the steps taken by police leadership after reports surfaced that certain officers had made gestures perceived as racist. The council’s decision reflects its intent to scrutinize the internal response to the allegations.
Recent media reports have highlighted incidents in which officers were accused of using gestures that many observers described as racially offensive. Those reports prompted city officials to request a formal briefing from police chiefs, seeking to understand whether appropriate disciplinary or investigative measures were undertaken. The council’s demand for a private hearing underscores the seriousness with which municipal leaders are treating the matter.
The closed nature of the session means that details of the discussion will not be released to the public immediately. However, city officials have indicated that the outcome will be used to assess whether further actions, such as policy revisions or oversight mechanisms, are required. The police service has not publicly disclosed the identities of the officers involved or the specific nature of any internal investigations.
Both the SPVM and the city council have emphasized the importance of transparency and public trust in law‑enforcement institutions. By convening this private meeting, the municipal government aims to ensure that the police service’s handling of the racism allegations is thoroughly examined and that any necessary corrective steps can be identified.