In the annals of Canadian policing, the freezing deaths scandal stands as a chilling chapter. From 1987 to 1995, six Indigenous men in Thunder Bay, Ontario, inexplicably perished in freezing conditions while in police custody. The deaths were initially ruled as accidents, but an independent inquiry later revealed a pattern of systemic negligence, mistreatment, and racism within the city's police force. The inquiry uncovered evidence of biased policing, inadequate training, and a disregard for the well-being of Indigenous people. The scandal led to widespread outrage and mistrust of the police, prompting calls for accountability and a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
