'The man who was loved by all': Funeral service honours Toronto police officer killed during investigation | CBC News
Tarun Bali, OPP officer killed in line of duty, remembered at funeral
Tarun Bali, the 29-year-old Ontario Provincial Police Officer killed in the line of duty in northern Ontario last week, was remembered for his selflessness and courage at an emotional funeral Thursday.
Join us today for our June 25th Webinar - PSPNET and ICBT: Program Review and Clinical Insights with Jennifer Gonzalez
Jennifer Gonzalez is a Registered Social Worker in Ontario, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia with over 12 years of experience supporting individuals with mental health and addiction challenges — a field she is deeply passionate about. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Waterloo and is trained in CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed counselling. Jenny uses a compassionate, strengths-based approach and is also a fitness instructor who promotes movement as an important part of mental wellness and resilience. She is honoured to currently be supporting PSP in achieving their mental health goals.
July 7th FREE Webinar - Navigating Your CAPG Membership With Ease - with Arif Khan
Join Arif as he takes members on a virtual tour of the new CAPG website to ensure that members are getting the most out of their memberships!
Join us for our July 14th Webinar - Women's Leadership: Disrupting Hegemonic Masculinities of Police Culture in Canada with Dr. Eva Silden
Eva’s PhD research is focused on women’s leadership in policing in the Canadian context including the unique challenges and opportunities of working in gendered organizations. Her background working in the justice system has informed her research interests which include: mental health and wellness, correctional practice and criminological theory. Eva is an instructor and previous Chair of the Criminal Justice Program at Camosun College in Victoria, BC. As a certified group facilitator and instructor, Eva offers workshops for educators in post-secondary institutions and public safety organizations focusing on practical and theoretical aspects of criminology, justice and leadership.
Registration for the 37th Annual Canadian Association of Police Governance Conference is now WELL OVER HALF CAPACITY! (Less than 35 tickets left)
Registration for the 37th Annual Canadian Association of Police Governance Conference is now WELL OVER HALF CAPACITY! (Less than 35 tickets left)
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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
Surrey Police Board slammed for ‘gag’ order on what chief can say to media | Surrey Now-Leader
‘They want to put a muzzle on the Chief,’ Doug McCallum says
Victoria police board to appeal city’s 2026 budget | Victoria News
The department asked for four new patrol officers, but only got funding for two
Surrey Police Board asks chief to investigate ‘dirty’ holding cells | Cloverdale Reporter
‘Please stop making people sick,’ a complainant writes
Alberta
Community safety and well-being programs receive financial boost
The City of Lethbridge announced they received a boost in funding thanks to investments from both the provincial and federal governments for local
Edmonton police officer gets reprimand after mischief conviction in erratic driving case | Edmonton Journal
Ontario
Durham gets two new Deputy Chiefs of Police - Durham Post
The timing of a swearing-in ceremony to formally appoint the new Deputy Chiefs of Police will be announced in the near future.
NetNewsLedger - Thunder Bay Public Safety Concerns Grow as Violent Crime, Police Pressure and Community Trust Collide
Thunder Bay Public Safety Concerns Grow Amid Violent Crime, Police Pressure and Trust Questions THUNDER BAY — NEWS ANALYSIS — Many Thunder Bay residents are asking a hard question: does the city feel as safe as it used to? It is not a new concern, and for many residents of our city, sadly the answer […]
'Change your behaviour or quit' | Canadian HR Reporter
Ottawa Police Service chief warns officers of consequences amid pattern of sexual misconduct
Police board outlines plan to address sexual misconduct in OPS
Ottawa’s police chief says his focus is on efforts to improve and change the culture when it comes to sexual misconduct within the Ottawa Police Service after recently addressing what he called a “pattern” of inappropriate sexual misconduct by some officers.
Cobourg Police Board Looks at Legal-Costs Collective - Today's Northumberland - Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond
Violent crime in Mississauga, Brampton behind Peel police board’s long call for bail reform | INsauga
Retired Durham Regional Police officer who sparked OCPC investigation calls for more transparency on reforms | CBC News
Police forces in Ontario are welcoming bail and sentencing reforms. Some experts don’t think they’ll work | CBC News
Quebec
Montreal police admit they're aware Black staff fear reprisals for denouncing racism - Talent CanadaTalent Canada
Montreal's police department says it knows some Black employees fear reprisals for denouncing racism and misconduct within their ranks.
New Brunswick
Former Fredericton police officer charged with perjury, breach of trust
FREDERICTON — The Fredericton Police Force says one of its former officers is facing charges after an investigation into his police files. Police said Tuesday that Andrew Savoy, an ex-constable, was charged with perjury, uttering forged documents and breach of trust. Fredericton police said they found inconsistencies in Savoy’s files during an internal audit, but […]
National
Policing safer now than in previous decades despite recent officer deaths: expert
After three police officers in Canada were killed over the past two weeks, a criminology expert says the number of on-duty cop fatalities this year remains within historical levels, with data showing that policing is generally safer now than in previous decades. Montreal police officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, 34, was shot dead on Monday after […]
Timeline of police officers in Canada killed in the line of duty
A Montreal police officer was shot dead and another was injured when they responded to a 911 call on Monday morning about a shooter at a hotel in the city’s Côte-des-Neiges district. The shooting marked the third time an officer in Canada has been killed in less than two weeks. Here is a timeline of […]
Doug Ford calls for emergency meeting with Canada's premiers on police officer protection
The call from Premier Doug Ford comes after recent incidents in Ontario and Quebec where police officers have died or have been injured.
The Montréal shooting spotlights the growing public safety threat of online radicalization
Countering violent extremism requires substantial investment from all levels of government, dismantling the state’s racialized assumptions of criminality and recognizing that gendered violence is systemic.
Canadian police warn of possible copycat attacks after deadly shootout in Montreal | Canada | The Guardian
Assailant behind shooting that left three people dead wrote ‘incel’-like manifesto that was posted by a far-right outlet
LETTER: Canada 'handcuffing' police with catch-and-release tactics - Orillia News
'The more I read of the news, the more aware I am that there is little to no justice for victims of crimes of any sort,' says letter writer