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Lighting the Fire Within 2026 Gathering
This year’s gathering focuses on community safety through a cultural, trauma-informed lens, with a heavy emphasis on first responder mental health and wellness. We are incredibly honored to bring in renowned advocates and trainers, including Elizabeth Smart, MMIWG2S+ advocate Fallon Farinacci, and law enforcement suicide prevention trainer Chris Prochut.
Event Details:
Date: September 14th–15th, 2026 Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto (Downtown)
British Columbia
Delta among the ‘safest communities in Canada’ | Surrey Now-Leader
Delta's Crime Severity Index up, but still better than B.C. average
Alberta
Edmonton Police Face Free Speech Backlash Over Report Hate Campaign | Culture Alberta
A 16-second video posted July 31 showed examples of online hate the Edmonton Police Service wanted people to report, including comments about deportation. It reached 171,000 views before police deleted it, and they haven't said why. Constitutional lawyers argued most of what it showed isn't criminal. The portal it pointed to is still open, still accepting complaints about conduct EPS itself defines as non-criminal.
Edmonton Police Review Hate Reports on Lawful Speech
The video lasted a day. The web form it pointed to is still accepting submissions.
17 teens participate in RCMP's Soaring Eagles Indigenous Youth Camp
The achievements of 17 youths were celebrated on Friday after they completed five days of training with RCMP as part of the Soaring Eagles Indigenous Youth Camp.
Saskatchewan
First Nations leaders, advocates raise concern over force in Saskatchewan RCMP arrest | Globalnews.ca
A viral video showing the arrest of 40-year-old woman in Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has advocates and leaders raising concerns, saying the use of force was 'unacceptable.'
Sask. government saves human-trafficking response program in Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca
The Saskatchewan Government is stepping in to keep a police-run Human Trafficking Response Team (HTRT) running after the federal government's support agreement expired.
Ontario
No criminal charges to be laid in alleged Oshawa courthouse assault of lawyer, investigation finds | CBC News
OPP officer charged with assault after North York traffic stop | Globalnews.ca
An Ontario Provincial Police officer is facing assault charges after an investigation into the use of a conducted energy weapon during a traffic stop in North York.
Durham Regional Police officer’s PTSD lawsuit can proceed, WSIAT rules | HR Law Canada
A police officer who developed post-traumatic stress disorder after alleging workplace harassment by her supervisor can proceed with a civil lawsuit against her employer, coworkers and other individuals, the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal has ruled. The officer, employed by a regional police force, filed a tort action in June 2022 on behalf
Square One: Loaded police firearm left behind in change room
Peel police say a plainclothes police officer will forfeit 15 days’ pay after she admitted to leaving a loaded, police-issued firearm unattended in a change room inside a busy Mississauga, Ont., mall.
5 Muslim police officers in Toronto face punishment for controversial comments after Oct. 7 - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The police standards unit said the comments were likely to undermine public trust in policing.
Police left this survivor feeling blamed, broken. Now they're engaging with her again, and she's worried | CBC News
Hate crimes in Peel increase alongside tensions between minority communities | The Pointer
Hate crimes in Peel increase alongside tensions between minority communities.
Man who killed Toronto police officer in 1994 denied parole for 4th time | Globalnews.ca
Clinton Gayle has been denied parole for a fourth time after a board found he still lacks insight into the 1994 killing of Toronto police Const. Todd Baylis.
Is change possible on Hamilton police board? Former member says 'immovable' culture prevents it | CBC News
Toronto Police Association, family of Todd Baylis call for parole system reform
The family of a Toronto constable who was shot dead more than three decades ago and the police union are calling for reforms to Canada’s parole system after experiencing what they call “serious” issues ahead of the killer’s hearing.
Ontario Provincial Police assures residents that officers are patrolling evacuated northern communities | CBC News
Sarnia police board awaiting outcome of criminal, workplace probes into Chief Derek Davis
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash confirmed they are aware of the criminal investigation, but said she couldn't provide much of a comment.
Hamilton Police Service signals support for provincial recommendations on hate-crime response - FlamboroughToday.com
The local service will incorporate the Inspector General’s recommendations into their strategic plan, says board
Police Board discusses crime trends, homeless encampments and mental health calls | 104.9 Pembroke Today
The second of four annual Police Services Board meetings was held Wednesday afternoon at City Hall, where boar...
Derek Davis under criminal investigation
A public complaint against Sarnia’s suspended police chief is now the subject of a criminal investigation.
Arrests made in Toronto retail theft investigations
Police say suspects caught on video “blatantly” filling up empty bags and suitcases with merchandise stolen from the LCBO are among the more than 500 who are now facing charges in a retail theft crack down that has been ongoing for the past two years.
‘We need to be considering all the tools that have been put at our disposal’: Cobourg’s new police chief
There’s a new chief in town tasked with a lengthy to-do list for Cobourg. Learn more about his experience and plans to tackle community concerns in this in-depth coverage.
Quebec
2 Quebec police officers racially profiled Black man during traffic stop: ethics tribunal | CBC News
A ban on street checks to address police racism? | Communist Revolution
Police officers will find a way to justify their racist actions and evade oversight.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia to spend $16 million more this year to add 25 more RCMP officers
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it's planning to expand local RCMP resources with millions of dollars in new spending to address concerns about inadequate police services across the province.
Nova Scotia rolls out new RCMP billing model, 25 more officers to be added - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
Beginning in October, the province will be using a new RCMP billing model for municipalities that use the service.
New Brunswick
N.B. RCMP started house fire unintentionally with tear gas
New Brunswick RCMP say they unintentionally caused a house fire during a standoff last year.
National
Canada criminalizes coercive control. Can the system deliver? - Canadian Affairs
A new law recognizes abuse does not begin with violence. Advocates say the real test is whether police and courts are properly trained
Drone as first responder technology gains ground in Canada | Canadian Occupational Safety
As staffing pressures mount, Canadian police services are turning to drones that can reach a 911 call before officers do