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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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Thank you for supporting PAO’s Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament!
June 25, 2024
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Making the Most of Your Director Experience
February 22, 2024
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Labour Update – February, 2024
February 8, 2024
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Civilian Roundtable Notes
October 19, 2023
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Statements and Position Papers
More women in leadership positions means safer, more supportive and inclusive workplaces
On International Women’s Day, we must continue to build inclusive workplaces and recruit great police personnel, so that women see themselves better represented in police services.
March 8, 2024
Advocacy & Government Relations
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Making the Most of Your Director Experience
Our newest executive members gathered at the Executive Member’s Workshop in Vaughan last week. We delved into strategies for optimizing a director’s experience and identifying some practices that will be valuable and high-performing.
February 22, 2024
Training & Education
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Five Tips for Presenting Your Grievance
Your collective agreement is the most important tool for defining and enforcing your members’ legal rights.
February 22, 2024
Training & Education
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Call for Submissions: Harry DeJong Award for Association Service
We are now accepting submissions for the prestigious Harry DeJong Award, a recognition aimed at honouring the commitment of executive members within the PAO community.
February 20, 2024
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Labour Update – February, 2024
A summary of recent Thunder Bay and Sudbury decisions and the recent collective bargaining outcomes in Barrie, London and Halton.
February 8, 2024
Labour Updates
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Nominate A Police Hero: Police Services Hero of the Year Awards 
The Police Association of Ontario’s annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards are back. Now in its ninth year, we’re calling on Ontarians to recognize the exceptional police & civilian personnel for the work they do on behalf of their communities. 
February 1, 2024
Police Services Hero of the Year Awards
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2024 Police Services Hero of the Year Awards 
We are pleased to announce that nominations for our ninth annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards are now open until Monday, March 18, 2024.  
February 1, 2024
Police Services Hero of the Year Awards
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Association News
Elements of Good Media Relations 
People will form opinions about your organization based on what they hear and see over time – the use of media can help you tell your story. 
January 31, 2024
Training & Education
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Association News
2024 Winter Membership Meeting  
The Police Association of Ontario's annual Winter Membership Meeting in Hamilton brought together over 120 association leaders committed to advancing our members' rights.
January 25, 2024
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Canada’s Police Associations Welcome Bill C-48 Bail Reform Legislation receiving Royal Assent
Last week marked a significant milestone: Bill C-48 (An Act to Amend the Criminal Code – Bail Reform received Royal Assent and is set to take effect on January 4, 2024.
January 4, 2024
Advocacy & Government Relations