Police Association of Ontario

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08/24/2026

Poli­cing advoc­ates are call­ing for an end to the silence and stigma sur­round­ing sui­cide after three officers — two in south­ern Ontario — died in a single week in what they say were line-of-duty deaths. Officers with the Hamilton Police...

A great few days at  , where we had the opportunity to connect with Michael Kerzner, Silvia Gualtieri, OMERS Pension Pla...
08/20/2026

A great few days at , where we had the opportunity to connect with Michael Kerzner, Silvia Gualtieri, OMERS Pension Plan and other stakeholders and government leaders from across the province. We're always proud to advocate on behalf of our 33,000 members including the Ontario Provincial Police Association who joined us this week to champion members' interests and ensure their voices are heard.

The annual Kids, Cops & Canadian Tire Fishing Day, hosted by the Gananoque Police Service, was a huge success, bringing ...
08/19/2026

The annual Kids, Cops & Canadian Tire Fishing Day, hosted by the Gananoque Police Service, was a huge success, bringing together youth and families to fish, connect with our members, and enjoy time together in the community.🎣

A special shoutout to Sgt. Mike Driscoll for organizing such a fantastic event. Earlier this year, Sgt. Driscoll was named Keep Canada Fishing’s inaugural National Volunteer of the Year by Ontario’s Minister of Natural Resources, Mike Harris. He has dedicated his career to serving Gananoque while creating meaningful connections with local youth and families through initiatives like this one.

A well-deserved recognition. Congratulations, Sgt. Driscoll!

08/18/2026

Please check the official CPPOM blog for further updates as they become available:
https://cppom.ca/2026/03/13/cppom2026/

August 17, 2026

Dear friends and family,

Preparations are well underway for the 49th Annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Service, which will take place on Parliament Hill on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 1100hrs.

This has been an especially difficult year for our police and peace officer community. We have lost five police officers and three peace officers in the line of duty, including three police officers killed in violent incidents over roughly two weeks. Each loss has been felt across our community and, as we prepare for September, the officers and the people who knew and loved them are very much in our thoughts. Their deaths are a sobering reminder of the risks that accompany service and the importance of ensuring that service is always remembered.

On Memorial Weekend, we will come together to stand beside those families, honour the officers whose names will be added to the Memorial this year, and remember the more than 900 police and peace officers commemorated there. More than anything, it is our opportunity to assure their families that their loved ones’ service and sacrifice remain part of our collective memory, and that they will not be left to carry that remembrance alone.

A Parade Briefing for agency and service commanders will take place at the Ottawa Police Association at 1230hrs on Saturday, September 26. Valid identification will be required for entry into the building.

The service format, posture, and footprint will remain the same as last year. The service will be conducted on the lawn of Parliament Hill facing East Block.

Once again, we will be sharing the lawn with preparations for another important national event, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which takes place on September 30.

The Reading of the Names will begin at 0900hrs on Sunday at the Pavilion at the rear of Parliament Hill.

All parade participants are asked to report to the usual mustering location around the Supreme Court and along Wellington Street between Kent and Lyon Streets.

Limited parking is available behind the Confederation Building, with additional street parking on adjacent roadways. There will be hard road closures, so please allow enough time to arrive, find parking, locate your column, and muster with your service or agency.

Mustering will take place between 0830hrs and 1000hrs. Parade Marshals will be on hand to assist with mustering and provide direction.

Pipe bands will meet and form up on the north extension of Kent Street next to the Justice Building before stepping onto Wellington Street ahead of their assigned columns.

Motorcycles will form up on Wellington Street between Bank and Kent Streets.

The parade will step off at 1020hrs sharp.

The 49th Annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Service will commence at 1100hrs and last approximately one hour.

At the conclusion of the service, we will conduct the traditional March Past the Headdress in column of route. Columns are directed to continue marching west until they are clear of the Hill, giving every column the opportunity to conduct the March Past and properly pay their respects.

The Minister’s Reception immediately following the service is an invitation-only event restricted to the families of fallen officers.

Our weekend events will include the Next-of-Kin Welcoming Reception for the families of fallen officers on Saturday evening. This will be followed by a Candlelight Vigil at the Memorial Tablets, where families will have some private time to reflect before Sunday’s service.

We also look forward to welcoming participants in the Run to Remember and Ride to Remember as they arrive on Parliament Hill at 1500hrs on Saturday, September 26.

The Memorial Ribbon is a folded blue ribbon on black backing featuring the Memorial logo in the centre. We encourage the wearing of the ribbon, in accordance with each service’s policies, beginning Monday, September 21, through the end of the day on Sunday, September 27.

Ribbons for your service can be acquired by visiting:

memorialribbon.org.

Please check the official CPPOM blog for further updates as they become available:

https://cppom.ca/2026/03/13/cppom2026/

I hope you will make plans now to join us in Ottawa as we honour our fallen and stand together with their families.

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Le 17 août 2026

Chers amis et familles,

Les préparatifs vont de bon train pour le 49e Service commémoratif national annuel des policiers et des agents de la paix du Canada, qui aura lieu sur la Colline du Parlement le dimanche 27 septembre 2026 à 11 h.

Cette année a été particulièrement difficile pour notre communauté policière et celle des agents de la paix. Nous avons perdu cinq policiers et trois agents de la paix dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions, dont trois policiers tués lors d’incidents violents sur une période d’environ deux semaines. Chaque perte a profondément marqué notre communauté et, alors que nous nous préparons pour le mois de septembre, ces agents ainsi que les personnes qui les ont connus et aimés occupent une place importante dans nos pensées. Leur décès nous rappelle avec gravité les risques inhérents au service public et l’importance de veiller à ce que leur engagement ne soit jamais oublié.

Au cours de la fin de semaine commémorative, nous nous rassemblerons pour soutenir ces familles, honorer les agents dont les noms seront ajoutés au Monument commémoratif cette année et nous souvenir des plus de 900 policiers et agents de la paix qui y sont déjà commémorés. Plus que tout, il s’agit d’une occasion de rappeler à leurs familles que le service et le sacrifice de leurs proches demeurent vivants dans notre mémoire collective et qu’elles ne porteront pas seules le poids de ce souvenir.

Une séance d’information sur le défilé à l’intention des commandants des corps de police et des organismes participants aura lieu à l’Association des policiers d’Ottawa à 12 h 30 le samedi 26 septembre. Une pièce d’identité valide sera exigée pour entrer dans l’édifice.

Le format de la cérémonie, son protocole et son emplacement demeureront les mêmes que l’an dernier.

La cérémonie se déroulera sur la pelouse de la Colline du Parlement, face à l’édifice de l’Est.

Cette année encore, nous partagerons cet espace avec les préparatifs d’un autre événement national important, la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation, qui a lieu le 30 septembre.

La lecture des noms débutera à 9 h, le dimanche, au pavillon situé à l’arrière de la Colline du Parlement.

Tous les participants au défilé sont priés de se présenter au lieu de rassemblement habituel, soit aux alentours de la Cour suprême du Canada et le long de la rue Wellington, entre les rues Kent et Lyon. Un nombre limité de places de stationnement sera disponible derrière l’édifice de la Confédération, et d’autres espaces seront accessibles dans les rues avoisinantes.

Des fermetures complètes de routes seront en vigueur; veuillez donc prévoir suffisamment de temps pour arriver, trouver un stationnement, localiser votre colonne et rejoindre votre service ou organisme.

Le rassemblement aura lieu entre 8 h 30 et 10 h. Des responsables du défilé seront sur place pour aider les participants et fournir les directives nécessaires.

Les corps de cornemuses se réuniront et se formeront sur le prolongement nord de la rue Kent, à côté de l’édifice de la Justice, avant de prendre place sur la rue Wellington devant leurs colonnes respectives.

Les motocyclettes se rassembleront sur la rue Wellington entre les rues Bank et Kent.

Le défilé débutera précisément à 10 h 20.
Le 49e service commémoratif national annuel des policiers et des agents de la paix du Canada commencera à 11 h et durera environ une heure.

À la fin de la cérémonie, nous procéderons à la traditionnelle marche devant la coiffure cérémonielle selon l’ordre du parcours. Les colonnes sont priées de poursuivre leur marche vers l’ouest jusqu’à ce qu’elles aient complètement quitté la Colline, afin que chaque colonne puisse participer à cette tradition et rendre un hommage approprié.

La réception ministérielle qui suivra immédiatement la cérémonie est un événement sur invitation seulement, réservé aux familles des agents décédés dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions.

Les activités de la fin de semaine comprendront également une réception de bienvenue pour les proches parents des agents décédés, le samedi soir.

Elle sera suivie d’une veillée aux chandelles devant les plaques commémoratives, offrant aux familles un moment de recueillement privé avant la cérémonie du dimanche.

Nous sommes également heureux d’accueillir les participants de la Run to Remember et de la Ride to Remember, qui arriveront sur la Colline du Parlement à 15 h le samedi 26 septembre.

Le Ruban commémoratif consiste en un ruban bleu plié monté sur un fond noir, portant au centre le logo du Monument commémoratif. Nous encourageons son port, conformément aux politiques de chaque service, à compter du lundi 21 septembre et jusqu’à la fin de la journée du dimanche 27 septembre.

Les rubans destinés à votre service peuvent être obtenus en consultant le site :

memorialribbon.org

Veuillez consulter le blog officiel du CPPOM pour prendre connaissance des mises à jour dès qu'elles seront disponibles : https://cppom.ca/2026/03/13/cppom2026/

J’espère que vous prendrez dès maintenant les dispositions nécessaires pour vous joindre à nous à Ottawa afin d’honorer nos disparus et de témoigner ensemble notre soutien à leurs familles.

Steve Boucher, M.O.M
Canadian Police and Peace Officers Memorial Service Coordinator
[email protected]
Canadian Police and Peace Officers Memorial Inc./La Commémoration des policiers et agents de la paix canadiens inc.
141, rue Catherine Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1C3

The School Resource Officer (SRO) program has been a top advocacy priority for the PAO, and we’re excited to share that ...
08/18/2026

The School Resource Officer (SRO) program has been a top advocacy priority for the PAO, and we’re excited to share that a $41 million funding grant is now open for applications! This investment will enable police services to reinstate SRO programs where needed, strengthen existing initiatives, and help keep schools safer. It also supports violence prevention and fosters stronger connections between police, students, families, and the communities we serve.

Municipal police services are encouraged to apply for the SRO Grant. To learn more and access available funding opportunities from the Ontario Government, click here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/available-funding-opportunities-ontario-government -20

Applications are open for the School Resource Officer Grant.

Funding will help reduce the risk of violence in schools and strengthen relationships between students, educators and law enforcement.

Municipal police services can apply on Transfer Payment Ontario.

🚨 Today marks a major milestone for public safety in Ontario! The Ontario government has announced new measures that wil...
08/14/2026

🚨 Today marks a major milestone for public safety in Ontario! The Ontario government has announced new measures that will strengthen our province’s bail system, delivering real accountability and consequences for repeat and violent offenders. These changes, effective August 17, 2026, are a direct result of the hard work and advocacy of our members and the Ontario government’s commitment to safer communities.

Key reforms include: • Mandatory cash security deposits for bail, payable within two business days • Enhanced enforcement for bail debts (including wage garnishment and property liens) • Stricter requirements and accountability for sureties • Stronger digital tools to track and monitor repeat offenders

These historic changes reflect our shared commitment to protect the communities we serve and our members.

Read more about the announcement here: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007883/ontario-strengthening-bail-requirements-to-protect-commu…

From left to right: Sean Briard, President, York Regional Police Association(YRPA); Zee Hamid, Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform; Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario; Michael Tibollo, Associate Attorney General; and Steven Del Duca, Mayor of the City of Vaughan, at the announcement of new Ontario measures strengthening bail requirements to protect communities.

Ministry of the Attorney General
Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General

We echo the message from Canada Beyond The Blue and recognize that addressing su***de and mental health in policing dema...
08/14/2026

We echo the message from Canada Beyond The Blue and recognize that addressing su***de and mental health in policing demands direct, open, and honest communication by all stakeholders. These are not issues that can be dealt with from a distance or behind closed doors. They require us to speak plainly, listen deeply, and support one another with compassion and transparency.

Thank you, President Del Garda, for your leadership and for fostering the candid conversation around su***de that is needed to bring these difficult topics into the light.

This conversation cannot happen from a distance. If you are a stakeholder who wants to better understand how to navigate su***de and because of the line of duty deaths reach out to our President Del Garda. Her statement below offers further insight, compassion, and a call to action as we move forward together.

[email protected]
Canadabeyondtheblue.com

We stand alongside Canada Beyond The Blue and our policing community as we mourn the loss of three dedicated officers to...
08/14/2026

We stand alongside Canada Beyond The Blue and our policing community as we mourn the loss of three dedicated officers to su***de in just three days. These tragedies are a stark reminder of the urgent need to break the silence and stigma surrounding mental health in policing.

We honour their service, sacrifice, and humanity. Their contributions to their communities will not be forgotten.

We need to continue to speak openly and compassionately about mental health, ensuring that no one in our profession feels alone.

Three lives lost to su***de in just three days. Three police communities grieving the death of someone who served, sacrificed and mattered.

In moments like this, our response matters. Thank you to the Police Services and Associations who have posted. Your words matter, and your willingness to acknowledge these losses sends a powerful message: these lives matter, their service matters, and we will not look away.

A death by su***de should never erase a lifetime of service, sacrifice, relationships and contribution. We can speak honestly about how someone died while still honouring who they were and how they served.

We joined Peel Regional Police Association and Peel Regional Police as they welcomed the first helicopter deployed throu...
08/13/2026

We joined Peel Regional Police Association and Peel Regional Police as they welcomed the first helicopter deployed through Ontario’s Joint Air Support Unit.

This new asset will strengthen our members’ ability to protect our communities by tackling auto theft, supporting active investigations, and helping combat organized crime.

Learn more about this investment into community safety here: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007861/ontarios-joint-air-support-unit-deploys-first-helicopter-in-peel-region

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