Regulation - LGIC

New Regulation under the Special Investigations Unit Act regarding communication about a SIU Investigation

Regulation Number(s):
N/A
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Special Investigations Unit Act, 2019
Summary of Proposal:
The SIU Act generally prohibits the sharing of information respecting an ongoing SIU investigation or inquiry by police.

The new SIU Act will allow a police service to disclose that the SIU Director has been notified of an incident involving a police officer and is conducting an investigation/inquiry.

The proposed regulation would allow the Niagara Parks Police and the Legislative Protective Service to also disclose such information.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
There are no administrative costs to business associated with this proposal
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
20-MAG008
Posting Date:
October 22, 2020
Comments Due Date:
November 5, 2020
Contact Address:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Corporate Policy Unit
720 Bay Street, 7th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2S9