Toronto Police Board Wants Outside Check for Racism

May 15, 2026, 15:47
CanadaPolitics

Introduction

The Toronto Police Board wants a new group to check the police. They want to see if there is racism and hate in the police force.

Main Body

A former police officer named Hank Idsinga wrote a book. In the book, he says some police leaders hate Jewish and Black people. He also says the police are not honest. Many people in the community are worried. They say the police cannot check themselves. They want a different group to do the work. They believe this is the only way to trust the police. The Board wants a fast and fair check. They want a leader from outside the police to lead the work. They also want to protect the people who tell the truth.

Conclusion

The Board is waiting for an answer from the government. Other police groups are still looking into the problem.

Learning

💡 The Power of 'WANT'

In this story, the word want appears many times. It is the easiest way to talk about needs or goals in English.

How to use it: Person →\rightarrow want →\rightarrow thing/action

Examples from the text:

  • The Board wants a new group. (They need a group)
  • They want to see... (This is their goal)
  • They want a fast check. (This is their requirement)

Quick Rule: If you talk about one person (He/She/The Board), add an -s →\rightarrow wants. If you talk about many people (They/We), use want.

Common A2 Pairings:

  • Want + a [thing] →\rightarrow I want a coffee.
  • Want + to [action] →\rightarrow I want to learn.

Vocabulary Learning

police
A group of people who protect the community and enforce laws.
Example:The police arrived quickly after the accident.
board
A group of people who make decisions for an organization.
Example:The board will decide on the new rules.
group
A number of people or things that are together.
Example:She joined a group of volunteers.
check
To look at something carefully to see if it is correct.
Example:Please check your work before submitting.
racism
Treating people unfairly because of their race.
Example:The article discusses racism in schools.
hate
To feel strong dislike for someone or something.
Example:He hates eating broccoli.
honest
Being truthful and not lying.
Example:She is honest and never lies.
community
A group of people living in the same area or having common interests.
Example:The community celebrated the festival.
trust
To believe that someone is reliable and will do what they say.
Example:I trust my friend with my secrets.
government
The people who run a country or city and make laws.
Example:The government announced a new policy.