Overrepresentation of Black People in the Canadian Criminal Justice System: Causes and Effects
Scott Clark, Ph.D.
Research and Statistics Division
November 2025
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Overrepresentation of Black People in the Canadian Criminal Justice System: Causes and Effects
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