Commentary
The vast majority of Canada’s neighbourhoods and communities have historically been regarded as safe and secure. Recent violent events in several cities have caused some Canadians to wonder if that vivid lustre has finally worn off.
Gabriel Magalhaes was fatally stabbed at the Keele Street subway station in Toronto on March 25. The 16-year-old had reportedly been out that evening with some friends, and was waiting to go home. Toronto Police have said this senseless attack was completely unprovoked.
This is part of a growing trend of unsafe conditions on Toronto’s public transit system. A TTC report released in February revealed there were 1,068 violent incidents against passengers in 2022, including 245 in November and December alone. That’s up an eye-raising 46 percent from the previous year….