Black Justice Initiative in Canada
2019 study by Montreal police found Black people 4.2 times more likely to be stopped by officers.
Federal grants fund 24 groups nationwide, with Montreal's Saint-Michel clinic receiving $290,000.
Fernando Belton, Saint-Michel director, called the initiative a turning point for Black justice.
Initiative is part of Canada's 2024 Black Justice Strategy to address systemic racism in institutions.
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