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Strengthening Public Safety Civilian Oversight: The Key Issues Facing Canadian Police Governance in 2026
May 30 | 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Featuring:
Stephen Reid, CEO, Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG)
With over a decade of experience in Canadian policing, and a research focus on police legitimacy and organizational justice, Stephen will explore the key challenges and emerging practices shaping governance today.
June 2nd Webinar - Violence Against Women Survivors and Police Use of Body Worn Cameras with Alana Saulnier
Alana Saulnier (PhD) is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in crime, technology, and public policy in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Guelph.
Dr. Saulnier has demonstrated a strong commitment to furthering the evidence-based policing movement, particularly in relation to police use of technologies and community-police relations. She has held research partnerships with over 30 Canadian police services and regularly partners with police services and other community partners to conduct applied research.
She also consistently translates research into outputs appropriate for practitioners and lay audiences. After conducting extensive research on body-worn cameras (BWC), she partnered with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police to produce a BWC policy template that promoted consistency in police use of BWCs across the country as well as victim-sensitive practices. Her research is routinely published in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals including Policing & Society, the Journal of Experimental Criminology, and Criminology & Public Policy.
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The Canadian Police Governance Annual Conference, hosted by the Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG), is a national forum that brings together police board members, governance professionals, and sector leaders from across Canada. The conference features a curated program of plenary sessions, panel discussions, and workshops focused on advancing excellence in civilian police governance, addressing emerging challenges, and sharing leading practices. It provides a collaborative environment for learning, knowledge exchange, and strategic dialogue on key issues shaping policing and governance in Canada.
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British Columbia
Chilliwack-area RCMP officers connect with local youth at 1st annual Fishing With a Cop event | Fraser Valley Today | Everything Fraser Valley
ABBOTSFORD/SEABIRD ISLAND - RCMP members from the Upper Fraser Valley detachment's Indigenous Policing Service...
Major public safety expansion: More officers, new training campus coming to Surrey | City of Surrey
Mayor Locke also shared plan for new convention centre during State of the City address.
Alberta
Lethbridge police team up with Alberta Sheriffs to execute more than 150 outstanding warrants – CTVNews
A recent partnership between the Lethbridge police and Alberta Sheriff’s fugitive apprehension sheriff support team (FASST) executed more than 150 outstanding warrants during a three-period in early May.
Saskatchewan
Regina police officer charged under privacy act
An officer with the Regina Police Service (RPS) has been charged under the province's privacy act following a recommendation from Saskatchewan's Attorney General.
File Hills First Nation police plans to expand services
File Hills First Nations Police Service (FHFNPS) is planning to expand its services into three Indigenous communities near Regina.
Saskatchewan recognizes National Police Week with continued public safety investments - DiscoverMooseJaw.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Job Listings
Saskatchewan police to get human trafficking training | battlefordsNOW
A new partnership means police officers across Saskatchewan will receive special training this fall to help th...
Regina police report scammers impersonating officers
The Regina Police Service (RPS) is warning local residents of phone scammers impersonating officers looking to fundraise for charity, after several reported incidents.
Moose Jaw police reinstate dismissed superintendent
The Moose Jaw Police Service has reinstated former Superintendent Taylor Mickleborough following a more than year and a half long dispute over his dismissal.
Ontario
Toronto police officers arrested in Spain for assault | Canadian HR Reporter
Two officers face charges of sexual assault and assault causing injuries; third charged with attacking law enforcement agent
Toronto police chief has work to do to regain public trust amid officer allegations: mayor
Mayor Olivia Chow says the city’s chief of police has “quite a bit of work” to do to help restore public trust amid a series of allegations involving Toronto police officers this year.
Thunder Bay cop sentenced to three years in prison - Ricochet
A Thunder Bay staff sergeant faces three years in prison for serious police misconduct. Understand the implications of this ruling.
Toronto police officers arrested in Spain will be paid while suspended, force confirms | Globalnews.ca
The police force of Catalonia, Spain, previously confirmed three officers had been arrested while travelling in the country, adding the alleged incident happened in a taxi.
Ontario police fight to keep their new spyware tech secret
The police use of ODITs is so secret that police forces have signed agreements to drop serious criminal investigations rather than reveal the name of their vendor.
Sarnia police chief Derek Davis suspended for workplace harassment investigation
Sarnia Police Chief Derek Davis has been suspended with pay as the Sarnia Police Service Board launches an independent investigation into a workplace harassment complaint against him.
Here's where home invasions are happening in Toronto and what's being done to prevent them | CBC News
Police service launches program for victims of violent crime - Sault Ste. Marie News
The goal of Project Aakode’ewin is to increase the likelihood of equitable outcomes for members of First Nation communities who are disproportionately impacted by crime and violence
Timmins police say violent crime, drug offences rose in Q1
Officials with the Timmins Police Service have released crime statistics for the first three months of the year, showing increases in several categories -- including violent crime and drug offences -- compared to the same time period in 2025.
National
Canada released an ISIS recruiter. Here’s why—and how to prevent it from happening again: Ches W. Parsons and Sheryl Saperia in The Hub | Macdonald-Laurier Institute
There are serious limitations of current legal tools, like detention orders and Dangerous Offender designations, in addressing terrorism-related offences, particularly recruitment.
After 'misunderstanding,' federal officials are open to changes on police search powers bill | Unpublished
Canada getting tougher on crime with new legislation, minister says - Sault Ste. Marie News
Canada’s Secretary of State for Combatting Crime was in the Sault to discuss concerns around criminal activity — and how a series of proposed bills will make the country safer
Lady Justice may be blind, but Canadians shouldn’t shut their eyes to the system’s shortcomings - The Globe and Mail
With thousands of charged people free because of delays and the Charter increasingly being used as a cudgel by the defence, Canada’s court system today has lost balance and reason
International
Canadian officer accused of spying for China acquitted of charges | Canada | The Guardian
William Majcher was accused of helping Chinese police coerce a Vancouver-area real estate investor, accused of fraud, to return to China