Frequently Asked Questions

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This page is intended to provide general information and is specific to the time when it is first issued. Please keep in mind that the OCPC’s staff cannot provide you with legal advice.

If you wish to obtain legal advice, you should consult a person licensed by the Law Society of Ontario.

General

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Is the OCPC proceeding with investigative matters?

On April 1, 2024, the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) came into force and the Police Services Act (PSA) was repealed.

The OCPC cannot accept any new appeals, applications, or requests for investigation, and the applicable CSPA entities will assume responsibility for any new cases, as appropriate:

• Inspectorate of Policing
• Law Enforcement Complaints Agency
• Ontario Police Arbitration and Adjudication Commission

The OCPC continues to work diligently on its adjudicative and investigative caseloads and is making adjustments in accordance with the CSPA and Ontario Regulation 125/24 (Transitional Matters) under the CSPA. At a future date, to be determined by the Ministry of the Attorney General, the OCPC will be dissolved.

Does the OCPC receive public complaints?

Public complaints about police conduct generally fall within the jurisdiction of the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency – formerly known as the Office of the Independent Police Review Director – and the Inspectorate of Policing.

How long does an investigation take?

This is typically determined on a case-by-case basis and depends on the nature of the matters related to the investigation. The OCPC proceeds as quickly as possible while ensuring a thorough investigation.

What are the possible outcomes of an OCPC investigation?

This is determined on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with Ontario Regulation 125/24 (Transitional Matters) under the CSPA.