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OACP Statement on Federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program

OACP Statement on Federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program

For Immediate Release: October 1, 2025

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) has reviewed the Government of Canada’s proposed Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASCFP) and continues to have serious concerns about its design and implementation.

While we appreciate recent engagement with Public Safety Canada and recognize the government’s stated goal of removing firearms that pose a public safety risk, our...

OACP Letter - Support for Bill C-2 (Strong Borders Act) in light of OACP Resolution 2025-02

Please CLICK HERE to access President Mark Campbell's letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree.

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Crisis and Strategic Communications Conference

Handling a crisis is second nature to police professionals. Is your police service taking advantage of the upcoming 2025 Crisis and Strategic Communications Conference, which will take place on October 6 and 7 at the Brock Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls, ON?

Besides amazing presentations and engagement with Canadian and international presenters, this conference will provide participants with the opportunity to take part in a two-part, hands-on...

Automated Speed Enforcement

There has been significant public and media attention related to the issue of the use of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) as part of the efforts of municipalities and police services to combat speeding. The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) has strongly supported the use of ASE tools as an important traffic safety measure, particularly through a 2021 resolution entitled Resolution 2021-01: Expansion of Automated Speed Enforcement and Revenue.

ASE is proven to reduce speeding, change...

OACP Statement: Automated Speed Enforcement

Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Statement on Automated Speed Enforcement

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) supports the use of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) tools as an important element in enhancing traffic safety. The deployment of ASE tools must be done strategically, based on evidence and data that supports road safety.

ASE tools should also be utilized to augment other elements of road safety. This includes taking into consideration elements of engineering and...