Registration for the 37th Annual Canadian Association of Police Governance Conference is now ALMOST AT CAPACITY! Less than 5 full tickets left, waitlist to follow.
Registration for the 37th Annual Canadian Association of Police Governance Conference is now ALMOST AT CAPACITY!
Less than 5 full tickets left, waitlist to follow.
Get Your Pre-Conference Workshop Tickets Now!
Strengthen your board’s impact before the conference even begins. Join our Pre-Conference Workshops, sponsored by the Charlottetown Police Services, for practical, hands-on learning designed for police governance leaders.
Attend Strategic Planning with Neil Dubord or Assessing the Chief with Melanie Fix for $200 each — or save with our $350 bundle and gain the full experience.
Limited spots available — secure your seat and invest in stronger, more effective governance today.
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Partner with CAPG and make a meaningful impact on the future of police governance in Canada.
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Join us as a sponsor of the 37th Annual CAPG Conference and be part of the national conversation shaping policing across Canada.
Virtual Conference Tickets Are Now Available!
Can't attend the conference in person? Virtual Conference Tickets Are Now Available!
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
B.C. murder suspect acquitted, confession tossed for 'degrading' police treatment
A British Columbia man accused of murdering his common-law wife has been acquitted after a judge threw out a confession she says was tainted by the suspect's "degrading and humiliating" treatment by police.
Alberta
How Calgary police are using AI in search for missing boy | Watch News Videos Online
Watch How Calgary police are using AI in search for missing boy Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
Health centre inside Edmonton police HQ to be used to detain, treat intoxicated people for up to 24 hours
City police will soon be able to take intoxicated people off the street and keep them at a new facility for up to a day to sober up.
The Calgary Police Service’s Indigenous Junior Police Academy Promises Youth Connections | Raven Radio Network
The Indigenous Junior Police Academy is a program designed to connect urban and rural Indigenous youth with th...
Saskatchewan
2 women sue former Regina police officer who used internal records to pursue relationships with them | CBC News
Saskatoon police chief talks overpass strikes and bear spray on The Evan Bray Show | 650 CKOM
Another overpass in Saskatoon was struck by a semi-truck last week, and some are wondering why more serious charges aren't being leveled against the drivers and companies involved in these collisions.
Manitoba
Graduation ceremony held for newest recruits of Manitoba First Nation Police Service - APTN News
A graduation ceremony was held earlier this week for Troop 5, the newest recruits to complete the Manitoba First Nation Police Service Training Program. APTN’s Kyler Minshull was there to show us some of the ceremony.
Police chief promises drug crackdown data will be made public – Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg police Chief Gene Bowers said Tuesday data from the recent 10-day drug enforcement campaign will be released to the public, but he won’t say when.
Ontario
Nearly 1.7 tonnes of illegal drugs seized in one of the largest drug busts by weight in Ontario - Canada.ca
Durham police deputy chief to retire after watchdog uncovers misconduct - The Globe and Mail
The statement did not specify what actions were investigated by the watchdog
Dozens arrested in province-wide child abuse probe: OPP
The probe targeted people making, possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, the Ontario Provincial Police said.
Toronto police charge man with terrorism over alleged conduct during pro-Palestinian protests - The Globe and Mail
Police allege that Ahmad Hassan Hajahmad acted on behalf of Hamas when he used a megaphone to call for harm to members of Israeli and Jewish communities in 2024
Brother of murdered Toronto police officer calls for changes to Canada's parole system
The brother of a Toronto police officer who was murdered in the line of duty is calling for changes to Canada's parole system as he prepares for the third parole hearing of his brother's killer in the last seven years.
Guelph’s human trafficking rate remains first among major Canadian cities - Guelph News
Guelph police previously said it's a reflection of their increased focus on the crime locally
Hamilton Police Board reminds residents to complete survey
The Hamilton Police Service Board reminds residents that the deadline to complete the confidential community survey for its updated strategy is July 31.
Police board holds meeting on crime being down in Toronto – CP24
Police Chief Myron Demkiw's report on 2025 crime statistics was tabled at the Toronto Police Services board meeting on Thursday. John Musselman has more.
Protesters concerned about officer misconduct rally as Ottawa police board meets virtually again | CBC News
Why this former London police board chair disagrees with a plan to hire municipal special constables | CBC.ca
He died after a violent altercation with Ottawa police. 10 years later there are still calls for change | CBC News
Toronto cold case homicide: Police identify Mary McLeod Moffat and Patsy Flora Lagarde
Toronto police say they have now identified the victims of two separate cold cases, including a woman who was murdered 90 years ago and buried underneath a building in the city’s east end.
Ontario gives transit officers arrest powers, a test case for public safety - The Globe and Mail
The special constables can arrest people for possession of illegal drugs without a warrant, but critics say this risks further marginalizing vulnerable people
GSPS working to reach 30% female officer complement - Elliot Lake News
While the OPP recently committed to the 30Forward pledge to reach a 30% female staffing complement, Greater Sudbury Police Service made the same commitment last year
Nova Scotia
Indigenous investigator to be hired by police watchdog in Atlantic Canada
The police watchdog in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia is hiring an Indigenous investigator after years of advocacy by First Nations.
New Brunswick
Anger over police shootings leads to hiring of Indigenous investigator - MBC Radio
By: John Chilibeck Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Daily Gleaner The independent team that investigates police violence in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia is going to hire an Indigenous person, a longstanding demand of First Nations leaders who are upset about the fatal shootings of four of their members in recent years. Six years after […]
Newfoundland and Labrador
First Light Calls for Increased Police Oversight and Community Liaison Role in NL | VOCM
First Light is calling for increased police oversight in Newfoundland and Labrador in light of changes being p...
National
Recent attacks renew focus on RCMP officer safety - Cochrane News
Recent attacks on police officers have prompted Cochrane RCMP and the National Police Federation to highlight the importance of training, public support and protecting frontline officers.
Crime is down across Canada, while public safety fears remain
Canadian crime rates fell across nearly every category in 2025, offering some reassurance to Canadians worried about personal safety, according to new data from Statistics Canada.