British Columbia
No criminal offence by police in failed search for B.C. woman found dead: watchdog | Globalnews.ca
British Columbia's police watchdog agency says officers in an Interior community could have done more in the search for a missing Indigenous woman who was later found dead.
Canadian police raid Cougar Camp on Pacheedaht territory, arrest land defenders, dismantle and burn camp | Peace Brigades International-Canada
Metro Vancouver police chief applauds bail reform - Delta Optimist
The Act would make bail stricter and harder to get, including in cases of repeat and violent offending
Canada doing everything it can to tackle B.C. extortion crisis: minister | North Delta Reporter
Federal minister said all levels of government are working together to tackle extortion
Alberta
Edmonton Police battle over leaks in case over slain Pakistani Canadian slumlord Abdullah Shah
Edmonton’s police chief is seeking to fire a veteran detective who leaked case files to the media about notorious landlord Abdullah Shah...
Alberta has new watchdog commission to investigate complaints against police | Globalnews.ca
The government of Alberta has created the Police Review Commission to investigate serious complaints about police misconduct in the province.
Police Review Commission launches in Alberta
The UCP government has launched a new program that aims to make it easier for Albertans to file police complaints to “ensure accountability.”
Edmonton police testing facial recognition-enabled bodycams
The Edmonton Police Service will begin a proof of concept this month to test facial recognition-enabled body cameras. The force says the “limited trial will assess the feasibility and functionality of this technology.” Starting Wednesday and throughout December, up to 50 police officers currently equipped with bodycams will use cameras enabled for facial recognition. “This […]
Ellis kickstarts Alberta's Police Review Commission
Alberta's Police Review Commission, an independent body for police investigations, is now operational, Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister Mike Ellis announced Monday.
Calgary traffic safety plan reviewed at Wednesday meeting
2025 has been a deadly year on Calgary roads and the Calgary Police Commission will be looking at an updated strategy on how to shift the trend.
Calgary police begin laying the groundwork for bigger policing ask in 2027 - LiveWire Calgary
The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is looking for a tweak to its 2026 budget this year, with hundreds more officers sought in the upcoming four-year budget. Calgary police Chief Katie McLellan and Calgary Police Commission Chair Amtul Siddiqui answered questions from council on Nov. 26 as part of the 2026 budget deliberations, underscoring the need […]
Three Calgary police officers charged with sexual misconduct offences - LiveWire Calgary
After two nearly year-long, separate-but-related investigations, three longstanding officers of the Calgary Police Service (CPS) have been charged in relation to sexual misconduct. Investigations were done by the CPS and overseen by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) and began in January when the service became aware of internal concerns that a member was […]
New era of police accountability - Todayville Edmonton
The Police Review Commission (PRC) is now fully operational, giving Albertans a single, independent process to file policing complaints and ensure accountability. Alberta’s government is putting th…
Grande Prairie Police Service to be the first in Canada to use new record-keeping system | EverythingGP
Manitoba
Release of body-camera footage sets dangerous precedent – Winnipeg Free Press
The first authorized body-worn camera footage to be officially shared in Canada was made public by Manitoba Mounties at the end of November.
Ontario
Inspector General of Policing Meets with Durham Regional Police Service and Board to Advance Key Oversight Recommendations - Cantech Letter
Meeting included Association leaders and focused on outlining next steps for oversight and accountability WHITBY, ON, Dec. 2, 2025 /CNW/ – Ryan Teschner, Inspector General of Policing of Ontario…
Ontario’s Bill 33 expands policing in schools and will erode democratic oversight
Ontario’s Bill 33 seems an attempt to centralize control of the education system while avoiding real issues like chronic underfunding and understaffed classrooms.
Hamilton police board approve $15.2M budget increase
The Hamilton police board has approved a $15.2 million budget increase for the service, bumping its total proposed budget up to $239 million.
Surveillance society? Ottawa police use of AI technologies concerning civil liberties experts - Capital Current
Civil liberties experts are expressing concern about use of AI technologies by Ottawa police.
Kingston Police board approves $57.3M budget for 2026, citing inflation, staffing pressures – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) The Kingston Police Service Board has approved a 2026 operating budget of $57.3 million, a 5.97 per cent increase over 2025, along with a $2.3 million capital budget.
The issues you said were priority for Windsor's new police chief — and what he had to say | CBC News
New Brunswick
Fredericton police respond to triple the number of overdoses since 2023 - New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca
Fredericton's police chief said year-to-date comparisons show overdose calls are three times higher than two years ago.
N.B. news: Fredericton police to expand service area
The Fredericton Police Force will expand to recently annexed areas of the city starting next Tuesday.
National
Violence in Canadian schools is reaching a tipping point. What needs to change? - The Globe and Mail
Underfunding and outdated policies mean students’ needs are being neglected and teachers are stretched thin. The only solution is more boots on the ground
Outraged police veteran says Canada is promoting death to him and his colleagues | Live Action
"They didn’t invite a trauma specialist. They didn’t invite a palliative [care] expert... They didn’t invite a mental health expert... They only invited death."
International
How education mandates can improve police performance
Research shows officers with degrees use less force, commit fewer policy violations and produce stronger reports — results that directly influence community trust and agency liability