The Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board has responded to a decision made by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario concerning a former auxiliary officer trainee with the Cobourg Police Service.
Today’s Northumberland broke the story of auxiliary trainee officer Amy Arthur who believed she was discriminated against by the service and launched a human rights complaint in 2019. Seven years after, on February 20, 2026, the court ruled that Arthur was discriminated against. She was awarded $20,000.
Today’s Northumberland reached out to the Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board, Adam Bureau on February 25, 2026 asking for comment on the decision.
On February 27, 2026, Bureau responded that he had not received any “official report or decision pertaining to this case.”
Today’s Northumberland again asked for a response on March 12, 2026 regarding the decision and what date Bureau became aware of the decision nearly a month ago.
On March 17, 2026 Bureau made a statement regarding the decision.
“(The) Cobourg Police Service Board The Cobourg Police Service Board is aware of the recent decision issued by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario concerning a former auxiliary officer trainee with the Cobourg Police Service. We are aware of the decision and are reviewing the ruling carefully. At this time, the Board will be considering all available options, including the possibility of an appeal. As the matter involves an employment and human resources issue, the Board will not be providing further comment.”
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