Statistics Canada and the country's police chiefs have agreed to help collect and report data about Indigenous and ethnocultural groups when compiling information on victims and accused people.
The move comes amid widespread concern about police brutality and discrimination toward Black and Indigenous people.
Discussions will be held with Indigenous and ethnocultural groups and organizations to ensure the information collected is relevant and to identify ways of ensuring data quality.
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