On April 19, 2022, the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (“Commission”) issued an order appointing Mr. Malcolm Mercer as Administrator pursuant to its authority under ss. 23(1) and 24(1) of the Police Services Act (PSA). The Administrator was to restore proper governance, to ensure that the Thunder Bay Police Services Board (“Board”) is providing sufficient oversight… Continue Reading OCPC: News Release
Ontario Civilian Police Commission’s Administration of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board Comes to an End
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On April 1, 2024, the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) is set to come into force and as a result the Police Services Act (PSA) will be repealed. Section 216(5) of the CSPA requires the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) to complete any hearings or appeals under section 25 or Part V of… Continue Reading OCPC: Operational Update
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Winding Down Operations
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Winding Down Operations
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Introduction The OCPC is an independent, quasi-judicial agency. 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April 1, 2024, the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) came into force and the Police Services Act (PSA) was repealed.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… Continue Reading Ontario Civilian Police Commission