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.
Sponsorship is your opportunity to connect with decision-makers, increase your visibility, and demonstrate leadership in advancing safer, more accountable communities.
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
Former police officer who killed North Van woman granted day parole - Castanet.net
A former Vancouver Police Department member who killed his North Vancouver girlfriend more than 30 years ago has been granted day parole.
World Cup: Vancouver police tell of record deployment
Vancouver police say the department made its largest deployment ever during the World Cup, which included policing the sky by “bringing down” 40 drones.
Alberta
Alberta's police watchdog releases new details following man's death during arrest in Calgary | CBC News
Edmonton police commission meeting gets heated
Tensions at Edmonton city hall Thursday during the Edmonton Police Commission meeting as public speakers criticized Police Chief Warren Driechel’s trip to Israel, cut off by the commission for topics outside their mandate, and called security,
Edmonton Police Commission doesn't want to talk about Israel
The police oversight body's chair unilaterally approved Edmonton police chief Warren Driechel's controversial February 2026 trip to the Holy Land, which included visits to illegal settlements.
Saskatchewan
Regina mayor confident in police board decision as former chief appeals firing | 980 CJME
Mayor Chad Bachynski, who chairs Regina’s board of police commissioners, says the appeal process will be followed in the case of Farooq Sheikh, who is appealing his 2025 firing as police chief.
Saskatchewan Conservatives say Ottawa’s bail reforms don’t go far enough | 650 CKOM
Conservative MPs in Regina say Bill C-14 leaves major flaws in Canada’s bail system despite new, tougher sentencing measures. However, Ottawa says the legislation strengthens public safety.
Manitoba
City denies teen received ‘life-altering injuries’ from police dog bite in lawsuit defence – Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg shooting inquest raises questions about police bias
The judge overseeing an inquest into the death of Stewart Andrews, a 22-year-old father and member of God’s Lake First Nation shot five times by Winnipeg police has made several recommendations.
Inquest report into fatal shooting by Winnipeg police recommends changes in use-of-force training | CBC News
Ontario
Halton police seize historic $5M worth of meth and cocaine | Globalnews.ca
Halton police say they seized $5 million in cocaine and methamphetamine, charging two men after a joint drug trafficking investigation.
BREAKING: Disgraced Guelph cop told to resign or be fired in seven days - Guelph News
Decision on Const. Corey McArthur's second penalty hearing was the same as his first in 2022, which he appealed
Toronto police: Gun evidence tossed; car seen hitting 2 people
An Ontario judge has tossed evidence after an extraordinary takedown near a Canadian Tire in Whitby, Ont., where a police officer was recorded on surveillance video suddenly slamming his unmarked police car into two people riding a scooter.
Toronto’s sense of safety was shaken after a deadly festival shooting. What can crime data tell us? | Radio-Canada.ca
Toronto police data shows shootings are at their lowest in last 5 years
Guelph police board named in $5M lawsuit alleging wrongful arrest - Guelph News
Mississauga man was arrested in an identity fraud case, but charges were later withdrawn
Hamilton Police Board Issues, Quickly Retracts, Public Apology For Violating Open Meeting Rules – TPR Hamilton | Hamilton's Civic Affairs News Site
Quebec
Canadian Police Officer Under Scrutiny Statement to African Driver
A video of a traffic stop in Quebec has drawn attention after a police officer's remarks to a driver led to an internal investigation.
Quebec police ethics commissioner opens file into Montréal-Nord racism allegations - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Quebec’s police ethics commissioner says it is looking into allegations of racism and discrimination by some officers in a multicultural Montreal neighbourhood.
National
Opinion: Police Had to Guard a Prayer. That Cannot Be Canada. - Leader Post
On June 19, 2026, our mosque did something unremarkable. We broadcast the Call to Prayer, the Adhaan, from the rooftop of Regina City Jamia Masjid.
Sweeping bail and sentencing reforms become law: Sheehan - Sault Ste. Marie News
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act ushers in changes to Canada's Criminal Code
Eby calling for "Canadian version" of U.S. RICO laws : My Prince George Now
Get the latest news, local events, weather updates, and live radio coverage in Prince George and Northern BC at My Prince George Now.
Tougher bail, sentencing laws take effect after years of pressure - Canadian Affairs
Supporters of new bail rules say it will end the ‘revolving door’ of repeat offenders. Critics say Canada’s bail laws aren’t the problem
Shooters for hire: What’s fuelling the Canadian increase in outsourced violence?
Shooters are becoming freelance contractors. Their target’s ideology is entirely irrelevant to them and their involvement is purely transactional.