5 Toronto police officers face punishment for controversial comments after Oct. 7

Five Toronto police officers face disciplinary action for 'biased or inappropriate' comments made on a Muslim outreach podcast about the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack. The Toronto Police Service found misconduct under Ontario law and forwarded the case to a professionalism committee for penalty. Jewish groups welcomed the decision, calling for accountability and antisemitism training.

Five Toronto police officers face disciplinary action after an internal investigation found they made 'biased or inappropriate' statements on a Muslim outreach podcast about the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel. The Toronto Police Service confirmed the findings, citing violations of the Community Safety and Policing Act, and has forwarded the case to a professionalism committee for penalty. The officers' comments, made on the March 10, 2025, episode of the 'Project Olive Branch' podcast, included references to an 'unbelievable' number of converts to Islam, whom they called 'reverts.' Jewish groups, including B'nai Brith Canada and the Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs, welcomed the decision and called for accountability and antisemitism training. The investigation was conducted independently by York Regional Police to avoid conflicts of interest. The podcast episode was removed from YouTube, and the series appears suspended. Police Chief Myron Demkiw apologized, reaffirming commitment to protecting Jewish communities.