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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 […]

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 […]

On May 14, 2025, in Ottawa, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, honoured 69 individuals by investing them into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces at Rideau Hall. This prestigious recognition included 9 Officers (O.O.M.) and 60 Members (M.O.M.) for their outstanding contributions to public safety and community service.

TORONTO, February 4, 2025 /CNW/ - The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) is excited to announce the launch of its 10th annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards program, inviting Ontarians to nominate outstanding local police heroes who go […]

We are excited to announce our new partnership with MembersHealth, an innovative health care provider dedicated to improving access to both medical and mental health services for our members.  Founded in 2018 by a team of doctors and surgeons, MembersHealth […]

Ontario Government Makes Significant Investment in Mental Health Supports for First Responders.

TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Once again, after another serious incident of gun violence in our communities, the Police Association of Ontario (PAO), the Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) and the Toronto Police Association (TPA) are united in asking the federal government to take some leadership […]

Thank you so much for supporting the Police Association of Ontario’s 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Wounded Warriors Canada and Boots on the Ground.

PAO's 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament a big success, raises over 15 thousand dollars for Police Mental Health Suppport.

We are excited to share the next steps following the unveiling of our new brand identity during last month’s Annual Meeting and Convention (AMC).