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Toronto police scandal and Milan Cortina Olympics open today.
Summary
Dozens of charges were announced against seven current Toronto police officers and one retired officer, and the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics open today with ceremonies centred at San Siro.
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Dozens of charges were announced this week against seven current Toronto Police Service members and one retired officer, with allegations reported to include drug trafficking and accepting bribes. The announcement has prompted questions about the future of Police Chief Myron Demkiw, though there was no immediate sign he would be removed. The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics open today with a multi-site ceremony centred at Milan's San Siro stadium. Separately, Prime Minister Mark Carney has directed federal public servants to work in the office four days a week, with top executives due to return full-time starting May 4.
Key developments:
- Dozens of charges were announced against seven current and one retired Toronto police officers, reportedly including drug trafficking and accepting bribes.
- Police chief Myron Demkiw is facing questions about his role, and there was no immediate sign he would be removed.
- The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin today with ceremonies centred at San Siro and Canada’s flag bearers scheduled to march.
- The federal return-to-office directive requires public servants to be in the office four days a week, and top executives must return full-time on May 4.
Summary:
Legal and procedural matters related to the Toronto police charges are unfolding and the immediate status of Chief Demkiw's role is undetermined at this time. The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics open today with ceremonies in Milan and Cortina. The federal return-to-office policy sets a clear date for top executives to resume full-time in-office work on May 4.
