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Editor's Note 
 
Funding disputes between provincial and federal governments and First Nations police services have been ongoing for many years. This week, a landmark decision was made by the Supreme Court of Canada concerning a Quebec case. Find the story below.
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
 
NEWS 
 
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Supreme Court of Canada sides with First Nation in police funding dispute

Quebec must provide more money for a First Nations police force after acting dishonourably by refusing to negotiate the funding terms, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.


Surrey Police service becomes police of jurisdiction for the City of Surrey

Although SPS will assume overarching responsibility for policing on Nov. 29, the B.C. RCMP Provincial Police Service will provide temporary policing supports in Surrey until SPS is fully established as a standalone policing service.


Ontario offers municipalities $77M to offset skyrocketing OPP costs

Several municipalities have reported double-digit increases in their Ontario Provincial Police bills for 2025, with at least one municipality facing more than double the previous tally. That’s left local leaders looking at additional tax increases — or spending cuts — to cover the unexpected expenses.


‘Serious commitment’ toward N.S. mass shooting recommendations, says committee

The head of the committee monitoring how governments and the RCMP are responding to the inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia is reporting some progress on key issues, including gender-based violence.


RCMP review body calls for complaint policy revamp after report finds long wait times

A federal oversight body is calling for changes to how Nunavut RCMP handle complaints from the public, starting with fixing investigation turnaround times that should take months but sometimes stretch into years.


 
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CURRENT ISSUE 
 
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The VPD-Nijmegen Contingent: A mission to honour Canadian police officers who served as soldiers

A Canadian presence has existed at 4DAAGSE since 1952, when the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) first joined the rapidly growing group of participants. In 2012, a Dutch police commissioner visited Vancouver and was a guest of the Vancouver Police Department (VPD). During his visit, he shared information about 4DAAGSE with VPD members and invited a few members to participate. This is how VPD's S/Sgt. Scott Rotherham became involved. » Read now
 
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Celebrating Canadian policing on the global stage

It was an honour to see Canadian policing take control of the spotlight on the international stage at IACP 2024. It was clear that the well-being of Canadian officers is of the utmost importance, and that will continue to be a focus for agencies across our country. » Read now
 
 
PODCAST 
 

Blue Line, The Podcast: Public safety personnel and mental health with Dr. Jody Burnett

In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, editor Brittani Schroeder was joined by Dr. Jody Burnett to discuss her research on women in public safety and what mental health supports are out there for all public safety personnel. » Listen now

 
Annex Bookstore 
 
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Mental Health Awareness for First Responders, 2nd Edition

This new edition offers a Canadian perspective on the challenges first responders and helping professionals face in identifying and interacting with individuals living with mental health issues. Using relevant examples, real-life case studies, discussion questions and scenarios, this resource helps readers successfully navigate mental health and addictions issues while working in the criminal justice system in Canada. An essential resource for all front-line workers.

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Indigenous police services fight for funding equality: A look into the 2023 funding crisis

In early spring 2023, funding negotiations between the federal government and the Indigenous police services of Ontario fell through. On Mar. 29, the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO), who represent nine standalone Indigenous police services, filed a human rights complaint against Public Safety Canada, claiming under-funding and under-resourcing of Indigenous police services amounted to systemic discrimination. The funding agreements officially expired as of Mar. 31, 2023. » Read now

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The birth of a police department: How the new Surrey Police Service is investing in its community

In late 2018, the City of Surrey, B.C., embarked on a large-scale, historic policing transition away from the RCMP contract service and toward its own municipal police department. After its establishment in August 2020, the newly formed Surrey Police Service (SPS) was tasked with its first hire, the chief. In the fall of 2021, Chief Constable Norm Lipinski took the helm. » Read now

 
EVENTS 
 

CACP Canadian Public Safety Interoperability Workshop

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: Feb. 2 - 4, 2025
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CACP/BCACP Women in Policing Conference

Location: Vancouver, B.C.
Date: Mar. 2 - 4, 2025
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IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Conference

Location: Anaheim, Ca, USA
Date: Mar. 11 - 13, 2025
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