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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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Government Announcement
Ontario Government Introduces Keeping Criminals Behind Bars Act, 2025
PAO’s Reaction“"The Keeping Criminals Behind Bars Act, 2025, sends a clear message: protecting Ontario’s communities and our members comes first. For far too long, violent and repeat offenders have cycled through the justice system, putting families at risk and wreaking […]
November 25, 2025
Government Announcement
PAO Welcomes the Introduction of the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14)
The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) is encouraged by the introduction of Bill C-14 (45th Parliament, 1st Session) – the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act – on October 23, 2025. This landmark legislation represents a pivotal step toward building safer […]
October 23, 2025
Advocacy & Government Relations
Media Release
Police Association of Ontario Calls for Urgent Federal Bail Reform to Enhance Community Safety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Police Association of Ontario Calls for Urgent Federal Bail Reform to Enhance Community Safety TORONTO, ON (September 4, 2025)—The Police Association of Ontario (PAO), representing more than 32,000 police personnel across the province, is urging the federal […]
September 4, 2025
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Ontario Police Leaders Launch Answer the Call Campaign to Recruit the Next Generation of Officers
TORONTO--(July 8, 2025)--Ontario’s police leadership has announced the launch of Answer the Call, a provincewide marketing campaign to recruit the next generation of police officers. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), Ontario Association of […]
July 8, 2025
Media Release
Police Association of Ontario’s Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises $10,000 for Police Mental Health Support
Brampton, Ontario, June 23, 2025 — The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) successfully raised $10,000 at its Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament, an event designed to support organizations providing crucial mental health resources to law enforcement personnel throughout the province. […]
June 24, 2025
Media Release
Second Annual Ontario Police Suicide Memorial
Post-Memorial Statement from Mark Baxter, President of the Police Association of Ontario This memorial serves as a testament to the bonds within our law enforcement community, highlighting our collective commitment to supporting one another through both the challenges we face […]
June 22, 2025
Association News
Recap of the 2025 Annual Meeting and Convention
Day 1: Inspiring Opening and Leadership Discussions The day commenced with opening ceremonies featuring Mark Baxter, President of PAO, Hon. Zee Hamid, Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform, Matthew Cox, President of the OPA, Chief Eric Stubbs […]
June 5, 2025
Media Release
Police Association of Ontario Honours Extraordinary Acts of Heroism at the 2025 Police Services Hero of the Year Awards Ceremony
OTTAWA, ON, May 30, 2025 - The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) is proud to announce the winners of the tenth annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards. Hundreds of Ontarians submitted nominations to celebrate the outstanding police personnel who […]
May 30, 2025
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Police Services Hero of the Year Awards
Government Announcement
Reintroduction of School Resource Officer Programs in Ontario
We are thrilled to support the introduction of the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025. If passed, this legislation will enable the reintroduction of School Resource Officer (SRO) programs across Ontario, representing a significant achievement in our advocacy efforts. SRO […]
May 29, 2025
Advocacy & Government Relations
Government Announcement
Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing, released a Spotlight Report titled “Policing of Protests and Major Events: Public Order Maintenance in Ontario”
Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing, Ryan Teschner, released a Spotlight Report titled “Policing of Protests and Major Events: Public Order Maintenance in Ontario”. After extensive review of the report, we support the Inspector General’s findings that the state of public […]
May 27, 2025
Advocacy & Government Relations