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The Chiefs of Ontario Justice Sector will be hosting a meeting for First Nations Leadership and technicians and First Nations law enforcement, on the impending Federal Policing Legislation that is meant to recognize First Nations policing as an essential service.

This will include a legal presentation by Kent Elson (Elson Advocacy) and an open forum to discuss perspectives and priorities for the legislative development process. Feedback and input shared during this session may be summarized and submitted to Public Safety Canada and the Assembly of First Nations, subject to guidance from the meeting participants. An update will also be provided on Ontario’s new Community Safety and Policing Act.

For questions or further information, please contact Jackie Lombardi, A/Director of Justice, at jackie.lombardi@coo.org.

Date: February 27, 2023

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST

Location: Online (Zoom)

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOGqqz4oHNMboyTvQKE26Wb6TFNb29jO

Agenda: Download the Federal Policing Legislation Dialogue Session Agenda

Important notice: Please continue to check back regularly, as this site will be updated with important documentation leading up to the meeting.