British Columbia
'Time to move on': Surrey mayor appears boxed in after province turns police recommendation into an order | CBC News
The events of the past few days show the limited paths ahead for Surrey if it wishes to prolong the conflict and attempt to get its way.
Courtenay RCMP tee’d up for a 10th consecutive contract increase - Comox Valley Record
City says a tax is needed to pay for the salary hikes and body cameras
A Surrey post-mortem… | Behind the Yellow Tape
We have been following this issue for a long time, so when it finally reaches a possible conclusion, I find myself obligated, with some reluctance, to write about it once again. As those of you kno…
B.C. to create new policing standards for sexual assault, boost support services | Globalnews.ca
The new policing standards will apply to all police forces across B.C. and take effect in 2024, with investigations receiving greater oversight.
B.C. wants federal clarity on the future of the Canadian Mounties - Terrace Standard
Federal spokesperson says Ottawa is delivering the reforms that Canadians expect
‘There’s going to be movement’: VPD unsure how SPS decision will impact its staffing - BC | Globalnews.ca
The Vancouver Police Department estimates less than 40 of its members have left to join the Surrey Police Service, but a specific number wasn't available Thursday.
Surrey mayor meets minister for 1st time since order to switch to municipal police | Globalnews.ca
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth met Tuesday, the first time the two have been face to face since the minister's policing decision last week.
Alberta
Province appoints cardiac surgeon to Edmonton Police Commission - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
Nagendran is a full-time surgeon, performing about 200 open-heart surgeries each year, said the commission. He also does extensive research in the cardiac surgery field.
Saskatchewan
Sask. Indigenous leaders call for immediate implementation of P.A. police recommendations, full review release | CBC News
Indigenous leaders are calling for the Prince Albert Police Service and its governing bodies to swiftly implement dozens of recommendations stemming from an independent review of policing in the northern Saskatchewan city.
Sask. receives $20.3M in federal money over four years to address gender-based violence | CBC News
The federal government is giving Saskatchewan $20.3 million over four years to address gender-based violence in the province through a national action plan. The plan focuses on increasing prevention, reaching underserved and at-risk populations and stabilizing the gender-based violence sector.
Indigenous leaders call for changes to the Prince Albert police
The province of Saskatchewan is releasing recommendations for changes to the Prince Albert police. The report is not being made public.
Sask. Indigenous leaders call for immediate implementation of P.A. police recommendations, full review release | CBC News
Indigenous leaders are calling for the Prince Albert Police Service and its governing bodies to swiftly implement dozens of recommendations stemming from an independent review of policing in the northern Saskatchewan city.
Manitoba
Plan for satellite internet in Manitoba First Nations may not benefit everyone, chief says | CBC News
The Manitoba government says it's spending $100,000 from its criminal property forfeiture fund to bring high-speed internet service to several northern First Nations — a move one of the community's chiefs says may not benefit everyone.
Manitoba increases funding for missing person investigations, support
The province announced this week they are investing millions more dollars into a program that they say will lower the number of people who go missing in this province and give more support to those who go missing chronically. On Tuesday, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced the province will be putting $3.1 million in new funding into the Manitoba Integrated Missing Persons Response program, which was first announced in March. The province said that brings the total funding for the program
Ontario
More red light, speeding cameras mean more complaints against Ottawa police | CBC News
A report presented to the Ottawa Police Services Board shows there have been 39 internal complaints about red light camera infractions, 55 in relation to automated speed enforcement cameras, and 50 about motor vehicle collisions within the first six months of this year.
Oakville Councillor named a director in Canadian police governance service | insauga
Oakville Ward 5 Regional and Town Councillor Jeff Knoll has been appointed as a director to the Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG). The local founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flim.ca Cinemas was first elected to Oakville Council in 2000 and has served six terms since. He is also currently serving as the Chair […]
Toronto police dog shot dead during search for armed suspect | CBC News
A Toronto police dog was killed Tuesday evening while officers were looking for an armed suspect.
Ottawa police planning for return of Rolling Thunder rally | CBC News
Chief Eric Stubbs says the Ottawa Police Service has a "robust plan" in place to ensure the rally, which is set to arrive in the city on Aug. 5, remains peaceful.
Olivia Chow Offers Hope to a Toronto in Crisis | The Nation
Toronto’s new mayor ran and won on a progressive platform.
St. Thomas police dismantle homeless camp, frustrating some outreach workers | CBC News
St. Thomas police have dismantled a well-established camp where people without anywhere else to go had set up tents and built make-shift shelters, angering outreach workers who say the people there have nowhere else to go.
Secret criminal trial in Ontario the latest in series of undisclosed hearings - The Globe and Mail
Trial judges have imposed this type of secrecy as the cost of protecting confidential informants, who may face retaliation from offenders they help imprison
Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Voices Concern Over the Lack of Inclusion of First Nations Law Enforcement Under the New Community Safety and Policing Act - Chiefs of Ontario
Quebec
Why Quebec officers are refusing to answer questions from police watchdog - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The police federation is unhappy that the BEI is collecting data on officers' refusal to be interviewed, despite the fact that they continue to submit detailed reports.
Nova Scotia
Halifax officer accepts blame for error in rape investigation | CBC News
Halifax police officer Const. Bojan Novakovic says he accepts blame for failing to collect clothing as evidence in the investigation into an alleged sexual assault in 2018.
Advocates hope for systematic changes after Halifax police disciplinary hearing - The Globe and Mail
Carrie Low has requested the board make recommendations to improve the police force’s response to sexual assault survivors and for further disciplinary sanctions against the responding officer
Halifax police supervisor 'shocked' that clothing was not collected in rape case | CBC News
A Halifax police supervisor says he was shocked when an alleged sexual assault victim told him her clothing hadn't been collected as evidence 10 days after her physical exam.
Halifax police sergeant accuses chief of 'targeted intimidation, harassment and discrimination'
Sgt. Regan Fong is taking his complaint against Chief Dan Kinsella to the supreme court.
PEI
P.E.I. police oversight gets failing grade compared to other international jurisdictions, criminologist says | CBC News
Police oversight on P.E.I. and throughout Canada gets a failing grade when compared to other countries. That's according to a criminologist who says the systems here are far behind where they should be.
The North
RCMP stepping up enforcement around Whitehorse Emergency Shelter, commanding officer says - Yukon News
Justice minister outlines 2023-24 policing priorities in letter that doesn’t mention shelter
National
Provinces, territories call for clarity over RCMP contract policing assessment - The Hill Times
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino’s office says provinces and territories have been engaged in the review, with all but one providing submissions so far.
Retired Canada police officer charged with foreign interference for China | Canada | The Guardian
William Majcher arrested and facing two charges under the Security of Information Act
National Police Federation, police chiefs association favour bail reform bill, but advocacy groups wary of bail denial as 'red herring' - The Hill Times
Justice Minister David Lametti 'has been clear that Bill C-48 is only one part of a larger picture when it comes to reforming the criminal justice system and keeping people safe,' according to his press secretary, Diana Ebadi.
Trudeau overhauls his cabinet, drops 7 ministers | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today dropped seven ministers and named new ministers of defence and public safety — an almost complete overhaul of his cabinet at a time of heightened tension overseas and domestic scandals at home.
