John Sewell is a Toronto activist who will speak to us about “Policing in Toronto”. He was a member of Toronto City Council 1969 -1984, and Mayor of Toronto 1979-1980.  He continued his engagement in Toronto politics as a community activist, city councillor, journalist, writer, housing administer, and social entrepreneur. His most recent book is “Crisis in Canada’s Policing” and he is currently the co-ordinator of Toronto Police Accountability Coalition. He was awarded an Order of Canada in 2005. Go to the Talks Page.