PrintImportant Notice
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April 1, 2024, the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) came into force and the Police Services Act (PSA) was repealed.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.
Legislation and Rules
On April 1, 2024, the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) came into force and the Police Services Act (PSA) was repealed.
Per the CSPA, a number of matters continue to be dealt with in accordance with the Police Services Act as it read immediately before that Act’s repeal with necessary modifications.
Rules of Practice
Commission Rules of Practice Version Revised (2014)
Practice Directions
Direction is issued under Rule 3.2 of the Rules of Practice of the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (“Rules”). It applies to disciplinary appeals under section 87 of the Police Services Act R.S.O. 1990, c. P15, as amended (“Act”).