Regulation - LGIC

General Matters under the Authority of the Lieutenant Governor in Council under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019

Regulation Number(s):
N/a
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Act
Summary of Proposal:
In March 2019, the government passed the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA), as part of the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019. Once in force, the CSPA will replace the current Police Services Act (PSA). The CSPA is an opportunity to modernize policing and enhance community safety in Ontario.

At this time, SOLGEN is requesting public and stakeholder input on a proposed regulation to be made under the CSPA regarding general matters under the authority of the lieutenant governor in council. This proposed regulation covers several matters including definitions and clarifications for the purposes of the Act, provision of uniform and equipment, ranks, political rights and activities, duties of members of a police service, court security, and duties of chiefs of police.

SOLGEN welcomes your comments and feedback.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
SOLGEN may be consulting with stakeholders to identify potential costs associated with the given regulation coming into force.
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
23-SOLGEN022
Posting Date:
August 11, 2023
Comments Due Date:
September 25, 2023
Contact Address:
Ministry of the Solicitor General
Strategic Policy Division
25 Grosvenor Street
Toronto, ON M7A 1Y6