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The Police Association of Ontario takes positions on various issues related to policing in Ontario and to our police personnel members, and often will write news releases, letters to the editor, and/or opinion pieces regarding those issues in order to advocate for our position and build public and stakeholder awareness.
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Inspector General Decisions and Findings: Latest Releases (September 24, 2026)
As part of the Police Association of Ontario’s (PAO) ongoing commitment to keeping members informed about significant developments from Ontario’s civilian police oversight bodies, we are notifying you that on September 24, 2026 the Inspector General’s (IG) office released five new Decisions and […]
September 29, 2026
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Inspector General Decisions and Findings: Latest Releases (September 3, 2026)
As part of the Police Association of Ontario’s (PAO) ongoing commitment to keeping members informed about significant developments from Ontario’s civilian police oversight bodies, we are notifying you that on September 3, 2026 the Inspector General’s (IG) office released three new Decisions and […]
September 9, 2026
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Inspector General Decisions and Findings: Latest Releases (August 27, 2026)
As part of the Police Association of Ontario’s (PAO) ongoing commitment to keeping members informed about significant developments from Ontario’s civilian police oversight bodies, we are notifying you that on August 27, 2026 the Inspector General’s (IG) office released seven […]
September 2, 2026
IG Decisions and Findings
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President’s Monthly Message (2026)
At the start of every month, President Baxter provides a detailed update to the membership, covering key topics such as government relations, advocacy efforts, and ongoing initiatives undertaken by the PAO Board and staff. These reports serve to keep members […]
September 1, 2026
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Update: Curated All Ontario Chiefs of Police & Commissioner Thomas Carrique Memos
As part of our commitment to keeping PAO members informed, we have created this dedicated page to share All Ontario Chiefs of Police and Commissioner Thomas Carrique Memos that are relevant to our membership. This curated list includes only those […]
August 21, 2026
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Profiles in Service: The Heart of the Police Association of Ontario
Spotlight on Tim Morrison, Police Association of Ontario Civilian Director (2025-2028), Durham Regional Police Association We are proud to introduce the dedicated individuals who serve our 33,000 members province-wide. Through our Profiles in Service initiative, members gain an inside look […]
August 5, 2026
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Inspector General Decisions and Findings: Latest Releases (July 30, 2026)
As part of the Police Association of Ontario’s (PAO) ongoing commitment to keeping members informed about significant developments from Ontario’s civilian police oversight bodies, we are notifying you that on July 30, 2026 the Inspector General’s (IG) office released several […]
August 5, 2026
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Supreme Court Ruling on McKee Decision – Key Impacts for PAO Members
On Friday, June 26, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its landmark decision, Edmonton (Police Service) v. McKee, one of the most significant policing decisions in recent years concerning police disciplinary records and criminal disclosure obligations. Many of […]
June 30, 2026
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A Joint Statement by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and the Police Association of Ontario on Recent Line of Duty Deaths
On behalf of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Police Association of Ontario (PAO), we want to speak to our police members and communities across our province following the recent line-of-duty deaths that have deeply impacted […]
June 26, 2026
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Police Association of Ontario’s Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises $10,000 to Honour Fallen Officers and Support Their Families.
Mono, Ontario, June 22, 2026 — The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) proudly announces that its Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament raised $10,000 to support organizations dedicated to honouring police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and assisting their […]
June 25, 2026