Regis Korchinski-Paquet was 29 years old when she was killed. She continues to inspire people to fight for justice and demand an end to police murders.
Media Coverage
2023
B.C. exhibit honours Indigenous and Black lives lost to police violence
March 15, 2023
‘Something was taken from us’: Taresh Bobby Ramroop’s family speaks out on SIU decision
February 20, 2023
Mother speaks out after SIU announces no criminal charges for police in death of Taresh Bobby Ramroop
February 16, 2023
John Tory and Doug Ford’s vision of ‘safety’ is anti-Black
February 5, 2023
Canadian Media Spreads Police PR After Killing Of Tyre Nichols
February 2, 2023
Torontonians imagine a police-free city, while Tory defends status quo
January 27, 2023
Community Groups Protest Against $48 Million Police Budget Increase, For Reallocation Of Funds
January 26, 2023
Rallying to show another Toronto is possible
January 25, 2023
‘More police is never the answer’: Protesters gather at Nathan Phillips Square to denounce funding increase for police
January 24, 2023
‘It automatically means more peril’: Community, activists react to proposed budget hike for Toronto police
January 3, 2023
2022
The disconnect between growing police budgets and public consciousness has never been greater
December 22, 2022
Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s family holding toy drive and giveaway in her honour
December 16, 2022
These mobile crisis workers are on a mission: offer an alternative to police-led mental health calls
December 3, 2022
Family of Toronto man who fell to his death says police locked them in room, didn’t let them speak to him
October 27, 2022
The police budget is one of Toronto’s largest expenses. Here’s what you need to know about it
October 21, 2022
Toronto police, 911 dispatchers need more confidence in crisis workers, advocate says
August 14, 2022
‘Terrifying’: Canada’s police going all in on ‘pre-crime’ intervention
July 28, 2022
City hall needs to make real progress on community safety and policing in Toronto
July 18, 2022
Family of Regis Korchinski Paquet sues officers, watchdog 2 years after her death
June 30, 2022
La famille de Regis Korchinski-Paquet dépose une poursuite de 10 millions $
June 29, 2022
Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s family files civil suit related to her death
June 29, 2022
Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s family releases new video, announces filing of $10 million civil lawsuit
June 29, 2022
Peel Police Board ignores report on controversial shooting of Black resident that led to $21M lawsuit against former chief & the board
June 25, 2022
What now? ‘Defund,’ say some after Toronto police admit using more force against Black people
June 16, 2022
Police poised to be winners in Ontario election
May 27, 2022
Ottawa directing RCMP to eliminate neck restraints, tear gas and rubber bullets: Mendicino
May 26, 2022
How George Floyd’s horror murder two years ago sparked protests around the world
May 25, 2022
Four Things to Know about BC’s Proposed Police Reforms
May 4, 2022
Toronto to launch crisis response pilot projects without police in downtown east and northeast
March 29, 2022
‘Clamouring for action’: How colleges and universities are tackling anti-Black racism
February 9, 2022
TPS not making enough progress in reforming response to mental health calls, critics say
January 28, 2022
‘I do not see a commitment to funding people’: Public takes aim at police spending in Toronto budget talks
January 26, 2022
Toronto’s first-ever mental health crisis response teams — without police — to launch in March
January 19, 2022
2021
Families of people slain by police gather, mourn in Winnipeg
November 6, 2021
U of T works to implement recommendations of Anti-Black Racism Task Force
September 19, 2021
Toronto rethinks mental health policing amid calls for reform
September 7, 2021
Meet Toronto’s new police chief, same as the old chief
August 11, 2021
B.C.’s review into Police Act pushed back by nearly a year, to April 2022
August 10, 2021
Brother of Regis Korchinski-Paquet records interaction with Toronto police officers who have guns drawn
July 9, 2021
Lawson: Racial justice isn’t served by mandatory minimum sentences in Canada
July 7, 2021
Des familles touchées par la violence policière se rassemblent à Ottawa
June 21, 2021
Families speak out against police violence at BLM Toronto Juneteenth event in Ottawa
June 20, 2021
Toutes les manifestations sont-elles traitées également par la police?
June 17, 2021
Un an après les mobilisations liées à Black Lives Matter, qu’est-ce qui a changé?
June 14, 2021
Ont. NDP leader facing criticism from police groups after comments on Korchinski-Paquet case
May 28, 2021
Toronto family ‘still fighting’ for answers a year after Korchinski-Paquet’s death: lawyer
May 26, 2021
Family seeks answers after Toronto woman’s death
May 26, 2021
Hundreds of protesters mark 1 year since death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet during police call
May 24, 2021
Memorial march held year after death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet
May 24, 2021
One Year After #BlackoutTuesday, Have White “Allies” Actually Kept Their Promises?
May 24, 2021
Canadians Are Talking About ‘Defunding the Police’. Here’s What that Means and What it Could Look Like.
May 26, 2021
The two pandemics of anti-Black racism and COVID-19 are tied together
May 22, 2021
Canadian military intelligence monitored Black Lives Matter movement, claiming pandemic justified such actions
May 11, 2021
Looking back at fiery George Floyd protests
April 25, 2021
Toronto approved non-police crisis response teams. This woman is trying to build them
April 25, 2021
Trudeau committed to eliminating anti-Black racism. The 2021 federal budget is Canada’s chance to deliver
April 18, 2021
2nd investigation launched into death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, family lawyer says
March 30, 2021
More than a hashtag: Desmond Cole and Robyn Maynard on defunding the police
March 19, 2021
Toronto balcony fall demonstrates need for non-police first-responders, mental health experts say
March 19, 2021
Comment se déroulent les réformes policières à Toronto?
February 15, 2021
Downtown Eastside Grieves Man Shot Dead by Police
January 13, 2021
Doug Ford’s lockdown granted police more power with no clarity. What’s more dangerous for racialized people than a confused cop?
January 13, 2021
Civil rights group urges Toronto to reallocate more than $250M spent on police
January 4, 2021
Some of the stories that shaped Toronto in 2020 aside from COVID-19
January 1, 2021
2020
2020 in photos: Toronto stories that moved us
December 30, 2020
2020: A year that marked a new awakening — and reignited the last century’s battle for civil rights
December 30, 2020
These are the most notable protests that took place in Toronto in 2020
December 21, 2020
Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s family files complaint with police oversight body, claims misconduct, negligence
December 10, 2020
Why police reform won’t happen without public pressure on politicians
November 3, 2020
If we want to reform our police forces, we have to overcome their history of racial violence
October 17, 2020
Young man dies after falling 12 storeys during Ottawa police raid
October 10, 2020
Canadian police have a long record of lying to the public
October 8, 2020
‘It is urgent:’ Commissioner calls for Indigenous bodies to oversee police
September 7, 2020
Families of 5 people injured or killed by Peel police demand action from mayors
September 3, 2020
Business as usual for police brutality
August 31, 2020
Rallies held across Canada to spotlight police violence, demand reform
August 29, 2020
Defund the police protests held in Toronto as demonstrators point to government inaction
August 29, 2020
Hundreds attend Defund Police rally in London to support larger movement
August 29, 2020
Protesters across Canada march to defund the police
August 29, 2020
Massive ‘Defund The Police’ Protests To Be Held In Toronto Tomorrow
August 28, 2020
Nova Scotia’s Black community rallies around mother of Regis Korchinski-Paquet
August 27, 2020
‘It’s not right — it’s unjust, and we’re not OK with it’: Family of Regis Korchinski-Paquet ‘disgusted’ as SIU clears Toronto officers in her death
August 26, 2020
SIU clears police officers in the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet
August 26, 2020
What happened the night Regis Korchinski-Paquet died, according to Ontario’s police watchdog
August 26, 2020
Watchdog clears Toronto police in Korchinski-Paquet deat
August 26, 2020
‘Cops investigating cops doesn’t bring us any justice’: Despite detailed report on Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s death, SIU can’t shake public criticism
August 26, 2020
Families of Mississauga, Brampton police-involved shooting victims continue to seek justice
August 24, 2020
‘You can feel the pain’: Families of those killed by police support each other
August 23, 2020
Rather than defunding the police, politicians are increasing funding for body-worn cameras
August 20, 2020
Wellness checks are broken
August 17, 2020
As Canadians post about Breonna Taylor, they often neglect opportunities to make change at home
August 14, 2020
Tory tables ‘sweeping’ reforms to Toronto police, including budget reallocation
August 11, 2020
Should police be first to respond in a mental-health crisis?
July 29, 2020
Memorial and march honour the life of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, who died during a Toronto police call
July 25, 2020
‘Her life did matter:’ Public memorial held for Regis Korchinski-Paquet
July 25, 2020
‘I’ll never stop fighting for you’: Emotional father of Regis Korchinski-Paquet speaks out
July 15, 2020
Public memorial planned for Regis Korchinski-Paquet with SIU probe in ‘closing stages,’ lawyer says
July 15, 2020
Canada’s Hypocrisy: A Conflict of Self-image and Systemic Racism
July 14, 2020
Cops policing cops and their duty to talk: The questions surrounding Ontario’s police watchdog
July 10, 2020
‘This is your moment’: Dozens urge Toronto police board to take action on first day of marathon town hall meetings
July 9, 2020
Black Lives Matter movement finds new urgency and allies because of COVID-19
July 5, 2020
It’s time to rethink police wellness checks, mental health advocates say
July 4, 2020
The ‘benevolent’ policing of social work and mental health
July 3, 2020
Defunding the Police: The Power of Resource Reallocation
July 3, 2020
More than 1,000 protesters rally downtown to call for defunding and abolition of police, SIU
June 29, 2020
Recent deaths prompt questions about police wellness checks
June 23, 2020
Is the Toronto police budget really ‘untouchable’?
June 22, 2020
Canadian Cops Keep Killing People During Wellness and Mental Health Calls
June 22, 2020
Black Lives Matter Toronto releases policing reform demands
June 20, 2020
Move to “defund” Toronto police faces epic battle from cop union
June 17, 2020
Sit-in protest to take place outside police headquarters on June 19
June 16, 2020
The Deep Roots Of Racism Right Here In Canada
June 15, 2020
Canada’s policing failures show systemic need for better mental health crisis response
June 15, 2020
Approach mental health crises with care, not policing: crisis worker
June 14, 2020
Peaceful youth rally held downtown Toronto for ‘solutions to racial inequality’
June 13, 2020
Rodney Levi, Chantel Moore shooting deaths put focus on recent police encounters with Indigenous community
June 13, 2020
Canada’s housing agency admits lack of diversity, denounces systemic racism
June 13, 2020
Lucki acknowledges systemic racism in RCMP
June 12, 2020
6 police encounters being questioned and investigated in Canada
June 12, 2020
Family says goodbye to Regis Korchinski-Paquet, Toronto woman who fell from balcony
June 11, 2020
‘I want people to know she’s more than a hashtag’: Family remembers Regis Korchinski-Paquet
June 11, 2020
As Canadians experience ‘awakening’ on race issues, lawyer calls for ‘substance over symbols’
June 10, 2020
Release evidence in Regis Korchinski-Paquet death or turn it over to outside agency, family lawyer says
June 10, 2020
Toronto Board of Health declares anti-Black racism a public health crisis
June 8, 2020
‘We refuse to accept fatal outcomes in police encounters as inevitable‘
June 8, 2020
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders Resigns in Surprise Move
June 8, 2020
Protesters take to the streets for peaceful anti-Black racism marches
June 6, 2020
Murals in tribute to George Floyd, Black Lives Matter movement painted in Toronto
June 6, 2020
Want to be an ally to black, Indigenous and people of colour? Here’s what you need to know
June 6, 2020
Canada police under scrutiny after two women die after encounters with officers
June 5, 2020
Toronto police chief feeling the heat over Regis Korchinski-Paquet death
June 5, 2020
Black Canadians are suffocating under a racist policing system, too
June 4, 2020
Police Killed a Young Indigenous Woman In New Brunswick During Wellness Check: Family
June 4, 2020
‘Defunding’ police, funding mental health resources will save lives, experts say
June 4, 2020
How Toronto youth are dealing with anti-Black racism
June 4, 2020
Family of Regis Korchinski-Paquet puts interview with police watchdog on hold after leak by ‘sources’
June 3, 2020
SIU asks Toronto police to fight media leaks in Korchinski-Paquet death after family cancels interview
June 3, 2020
More people ready to be ‘actively anti-racist’ in light of George Floyd’s death, Waterloo activist says
June 3, 2020
Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s death reinforces need for major mental health and policing reforms, advocates say
June 2, 2020
Police brutality is not just an American problem. What needs to happen here?
June 2, 2020
Canada Has Race-Based Police Violence Too. We Don’t Know How Much
June 2, 2020
One day in the streets doesn’t stop injustice, but it does show how Black lives matter
June 2, 2020
What Nova Scotians can do to stand up to racism, injustice
June 1, 2020
Photos: Thousands gather for peaceful anti-racism protest in Vancouver
June 1, 2020
Montreal protesters aim to drive home message racism is a problem here too
June 1, 2020
Police brutality continually treated like a ‘one-off’ in Canada, says Desmond Cole
June 1, 2020
Black Lives Matter solidarity march set for Wednesday in Kitchener
June 1, 2020
Security footage retrieved from highrise where Toronto woman fell to her death
June 1, 2020
Thousands rally in Toronto to protest racism in wake of the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet
June 1, 2020
George Floyd protests go global
May 31, 2020
Thousands in Vancouver rally against police violence as George Floyd protests shake U.S.
May 31, 2020
Sudbury demonstration denounces racism in U.S., Canada
May 31 ,2020
Black community left with tears, exhaustion after death of George Floyd
May 31, 2020
George Floyd Reverberates Globally: Thousands Protest In Germany, U.K., Canada
May 31, 2020
High Park vigil held in memory of Regis Korchinski-Paquet
May 30, 2020
‘We want answers’: Thousands march with family of Regis Korchinski-Paquet
May 30, 2020
It’s long-past time to talk about policing of Black women in Canada
May 29, 2020
Family members allege police played a role in death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet
May 29, 2020
The Pandemic Of Black Trauma Will Never End
May 29, 2020
La famille d’une femme qui a fait une chute mortelle réclame justice
May 28, 2020
‘I don’t understand’: Grieving family looks for answers after woman falls 24 storeys from High Park building with police present
May 28, 2020
Territorial Acknowledgement
Regis Korchinski-Paquet was an Afro-Indigenous & Ukrainian woman killed by the Toronto Police Service.
The Regis 4Ever Foundation primarily works in Toronto, also known as Tkaronto, and we acknowledge the current treaty holders, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and the principles which underpin the Dish with One Spoon Treaty, an agreement held by the Anishinaabe, Mississaugas and Haudenosaunee.
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