TORONTO — The Ontario government is calling on the federal government to urgently amend the Criminal Code by introducing concrete changes that will tighten bail legislation to protect public safety and keep repeat and violent offenders off the streets. “The federal government’s failure to restrict bail access and get tough on crime is making Ontario communities less safe,” said Graham McGregor, Associate …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is increasing enrollment in the Basic Constable Training (BCT) program at the Ontario Police College (OPC). Starting in 2025, the BCT program will accommodate an additional 80 recruits per year, with priority being given for small, medium-sized and First Nation police services. The expanded enrollment will bring the total number of officers trained per year …
LONDON — The Ontario government is adding more beds to several adult correctional facilities, marking an important milestone in the province’s plan to ensure safety and sufficient jail capacity in both the short- and long-term. “Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is ensuring the sustainability of the correctional system,” said Solicitor General Michael Kerzner. “We’re expanding and building …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is cracking down on impaired driving by introducing legislation that, if passed, would impose stiffer penalties for those who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs – including a lifetime licence suspension for those convicted of impaired driving causing death. “Everyone deserves to return home to their loved ones safely at the end of …
Funding will provide families of fallen public safety personnel with rapid access to mental health supports AURORA — The Ontario government is investing over $3 million to support families of first responders and public safety personnel who are killed in the line of duty or have died by suicide. The funding will provide free rapid bereavement counselling for up to …
New fire trucks and Mobile Live Fire Training Units will help save lives and keep property safe THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing close to $35 million in 17 new fire trucks, lifesaving firefighting equipment, and two new Mobile Live Fire Training Units to better protect northern communities and keep people safe. “Our government is providing northern firefighters …
Ontario – Premier Doug Ford was joined by Solicitor General Michael Kerzner to speak at the Ontario Police Memorial Foundation’s Ceremony of Remembrance, at the Ontario Police Memorial Park, in Whitney Block, Toronto. He said: “Today we have gathered to remember the brave and selfless heroes who dedicated their lives to protecting us. We will always remember them for their …
SCARBOROUGH — The Ontario government is investing $112 million to immediately strengthen the province’s bail system and ensure that high-risk and repeat violent offenders comply with their bail conditions. The funding will be used to support new technology, establish violent crime bail teams, expand the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad and provide prosecutors with the resources …
