Months after the ropes were discovered at the site of a hospital structure in east Toronto, authorities say two more were discovered at the same site Thursday.
“These despicable acts of racism do not reflect our hospitable community. While we will not allow hate incidents to describe us, we will denounce these insidious acts every time they happen,” said Sarah Downey, president and ceo of Michael Garron Hospital on Friday. .
“This style indicates a systemic problem. While we have been reassured by the efforts of EllisDon and others to combat racism in the structures sector, it is clear that they want to do better. “
It was on June 10 that the crews placed ropes on the site of the structure, which is operated through EllisDon. Ropes where two black employees were stationed were reportedly discovered.
Residents surprised by the hospital’s accumulated outdoor incident, placing posters and art on the construction walls. The hospital organized a healing rite after the installation of the final structural beam.
“What happened on September 24 was an open attempt to dismantle the reconciliation paintings that our networked paintings and hospital have done to heal,” Downey wrote.
“Anti-black racism has nowhere in our hospital or in our network and will never be tolerated. “
Geoff Smith, president and CEO of EllisDon, responded to the discovery by calling it “the manual paintings of one or two racist criminals” and added that many members of the company are “dismayed” by the “hatred and cowardice” of those involved. .
“Unfortunately, those other people are comfortable knowing that in a highly populated and constantly changing structure site, they will be difficult to identify,” he wrote Friday.
“But I need to send a transparent message: we will avoid until they find it, accuse it, and permanently expel it from our industry. “
A Spokesman for the Toronto Police said the 55th Division was in the “early stages” of the incident investigation and that it had not been decided whether it was similar to discovery at Michael Garron Hospital or other structure sites where knots were discovered. .
There have been at least 3 structure sites in Toronto in recent months where ropes have been found.
Meanwhile, Smith said the company works with police to assist in the investigation. He also said security and surveillance were advanced “to catch these criminals and ensure that each and every employee is free from discrimination, hatred and intolerance. “
“EllisDon recognizes that systemic racism in the structure industry is genuine and, in combination with our spouse and contractor unions, we have introduced short- and long-term measures to eradicate it anywhere. locate him and do it,” Smith wrote.