Next-Generation Law Enforcement

Our goal is to contribute to building public trust in law enforcement by working with relevant partners to develop the necessary guardrails for the adoption of new technologies and community-based approaches that protect both public safety and Ontarians’ access and privacy rights.

Our work to further this goal includes:

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Letter to the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding regulatory proposals under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019	Next-Generation Law Enforcement	Advice and Submissions	September 5, 2023	Read moreExpand
The IPC provided comments to the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding the regulatory proposals under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) following the ministry’s request for public input. In these comments, the IPC offers high-level comments on three proposals that relate to the IPC’s mandate.
Comments on Schedule 1 of Bill 102, Strengthening Safety and Modernizing Justice Act, 2023	Law Enforcement/Policing, Next-Generation Law Enforcement, Privacy	Advice and Submissions	May 18, 2023	Read moreExpand
This letter to Goldie Ghamari, Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice Policy, was intended to present the IPC’s privacy-related comments and recommendations on Schedule 1 of Bill 102, in relation to proposed amendments to the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA). The legislative amendments support bringing the CSPA into force.
Letter to Dr. Cameron on Inquest File Q2022-10 and Jury Recommendation #78	Law Enforcement/Policing, Next-Generation Law Enforcement, Privacy	Advice and Submissions	February 10, 2023	Read moreExpand
Commissioner Kosseim’s letter to Dr. Cameron, Office of the Chief Coroner, regarding the IPC’s implementation plans for jury recommendation #78 from Inquest File Q2022-10.
Letter to the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding the regulatory proposals under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019	Law Enforcement/Policing, Next-Generation Law Enforcement, Privacy	Advice and Submissions	February 8, 2023	Read moreExpand
The IPC provided comments to the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding the regulatory proposals under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) following the ministry’s request for public input. In these comments, the IPC offers high-level comments on four proposals that relate to the IPC’s mandate.
Privacy guidance on facial recognition for police agencies (link below)	Next-Generation Law Enforcement	Best Practices	May 2, 2022	Read moreExpand
Privacy guidance on facial recognition for police agencies (Privacy Commissioner of Canada)
Comments on the Toronto Police Services Board’s draft Use of New Artificial Intelligence Technologies Policy	Next-Generation Law Enforcement	Advice and Submissions	December 20, 2021	Read moreExpand
The IPC shared its recommendations with Dr. Dubi Kanengisser, Senior Advisor, Strategic Analysis and Governance, Toronto Police Services Board on the Board’s draft Use of New Artificial Intelligence Technologies Policy. These recommendations were intended to strengthen the Policy and help the Board use AI in a manner that protects privacy, freedom of information, and other fundamental rights.
Model Governance Framework for Police Body-worn Camera Programs in Ontario	Law Enforcement/Policing, Next-Generation Law Enforcement	Best Practices	July 7, 2021	Read moreExpand

Submission to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario: Bill 251, the Combating Human Trafficking Act, 2021	Next-Generation Law Enforcement	Advice and Submissions	May 13, 2021	Read moreExpand

Letter to Melissa Kittmer regarding Proposal Number: 21-SOLGEN001 - PRCs Reform Act, 2015, O. Reg. 347/18 Exemptions, Exemptions Proposal (Instrument Type: Regulation – LGIC)	Next-Generation Law Enforcement	Advice and Submissions	March 17, 2021	Read moreExpand

Letter to Toronto Police Services Board and Toronto Police Service regarding The Governance Framework for Toronto’s Police Body-Worn Camera Program	Law Enforcement/Policing, Next-Generation Law Enforcement	Advice and Submissions	January 15, 2021	Read moreExpand