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)
Alberta
Alberta premier, minister criticize Edmonton police for social media post on hate reporting | CBC News
Federal government, Edmonton community groups talk downtown safety - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
Secretary of State for Combatting Crime Ruby Sahota addressed an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday, with the discussion including talk on downtown safety.
Ontario
What 8 Toronto hate crime arrests say about policing in Canada - The Hub
Toronto police made 8 arrests tied to hate crimes—and the details reveal a lot about how (and whether) Canada actually enforces hate crime laws.
First-of-its-Kind: Ontario Human Rights Commission, Peel Regional Police, and Peel Police Service Board Sign Agreement to Address Systemic Racism | Peel Regional Police
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC), Peel Regional Police (PRP), and Peel Police Service Board (PPSB) have signed a first-of-its-kind Binding Arbitration Agreement that establishes an independent process to support the implementation of recommendations developed through the Human Rights Project.
Timmins police, province broke privacy rules, commission rules
Ontario’s privacy commissioner is calling for new procedures after a request from the Crown for information led the Timmins Police Service to release personal information of dozens of people not involved in the case.
SIU no longer investigates most off-duty sex assault complaints. Advocates fear fewer people will come forward | CBC News
York Regional Police are handling the criminal investigation into Sarnia's suspended police chief | CBC News
Police board calls on province to legislate involuntary addiction treatment - Sudbury News
Supportive housing should be the No. 1 focus in tackling homelessness and addictions, Health Sciences North president and CEO David McNeil told the police board
‘Here we go again’: Toronto police officials call for law reform after officer shooting – CP24
Toronto police officials say the officer that was shot responding to an e-bike robbery is in stable condition and the suspect had two warrants for his arrest.
How the Ottawa Police Service publishes and automatically updates key safety data the public can trust
Canadian enterprise data integration specialist Safe key part of new open data way to inform public
Quebec
Montreal police take down high-powered surveillance camera after Radio-Canada story | Radio-Canada.ca
Rollout of AI surveillance raises privacy concerns
Montreal police chief defends response to allegations of racist behaviour by officers - The Globe and Mail
Emotions run high at public meeting as Chief Fady Dagher says the force took unprecedented steps to disband 16-member patrol unit in June
Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher named president of Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police
The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) has a new president. Montreal police (SPVM) Chief Fady Dagher was elected president of the association for a two-year term. He was chosen by members on Tuesday at the CACP’s annual summit in Edmonton. “With more than 30 years of service, Chief Dagher has built a reputation […]
Nova Scotia
Halifax bomb threat renews questions about Canada's terrorism insurance gap | Insurance Business
A downtown Halifax bomb threat is a reminder that Canada, unlike the US, has no government-backed terrorism insurance backstop
New Brunswick
National
Canadian police chiefs: Bill C-22's good — but encryption's a sticking point - Yahoo News Canada
Canadian law enforcement leaders are worried
Police urge changes to bill C-22 to access encrypted data | Manitoba | winnipegsun.com
Canada’s police chiefs back Bill C-22, aiming to speed up access to digital evidence but want clearer rules on getting encrypted data with a warrant to stop serious crimes like
Haida Elder Ruby Marks calls for greater collaboration with First Nations on police reform | Canadian Lawyer
The coroner’s inquest recommended better police training after the killing of Jimmie Johannesson
Can the Mounties regain Canada’s trust after race, sexism and public safety scandals? | Canada | The Guardian
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police face increasing scrutiny from critics who say they have lost touch and should be disbanded