Reference: Recent Developments in Criminal Law, Montreal, Éditions Yvon Blais, 2023, vol. 537, p. 151.

This article examines the complex challenges involved in proving racial profiling in Canada. In it, Ms. Belton traces the evolution of case law, from the Bombardier decisions to R. v. The, highlighting the often indirect and circumstantial nature of this evidence. The author also analyzes possible remedies under the Charter, such as exclusion of evidence and dismissal of proceedings, while offering a critical reflection on the system’s current limitations in addressing systemic racism.