John Stokes

Headline News Blackbird Security has managed to find itself the subject of human rights complaint involving the Suppers Drug Mart store in Ottawa’s Rideau Centre.Their security guard aggressively pursued a law-abiding black make throughout the store.His main intent was to buy milk, maybe some chips and first aid supplies.But, all he left with that day was the humiliation of a Black Security guard who admitted to following him.

Loblaw Companies, the parent organization of Shoppers Drug Mart, promotes a progressive stance on race relations. However, recent events at their Rideau Centre location in Ottawa raise serious concerns about the practical application of these policies. A troubling incident involving racial profiling highlights a stark disconnect between corporate rhetoric and customer experience.

Market Insider Loblaw Companies which is the parent company of Shoppers Drug Mart, likes to boast that it has a forward-thinking race relations policy.However, this doesn’t seem to be the experience of many customers who venture to their Shoppers Drug Mart franchise in Rideau Centre.