Reported hate crimes jumped across Nova Scotia in 2020, most involving race
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on March 25, 2022
Reported hate crimes in Nova Scotia saw a major spike in 2020, mostly driven by incidents involving race, pointing to what many people of colour have said is a longstanding reality in the province.
Statistics Canada released new data last week on police-reported hate crimes across the country for 2020. Rates of hate crimes per 100,000 people increased in Nova Scotia by 70 per cent, the steepest rise in Canada.
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