Police Governance Ontario

Board Member Discussion Group
2026-04-23 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto)
The PGO Board Member Discussion Group is a recurring virtual session designed for Police Service Board members to explore their role, responsibilities, and impact in a practical, peer-supported environment.
These sessions focus on what it means to govern, not just comply. They create space for board members to step back from meeting cycles and consider how their decisions, questions, and oversight contribute to effective police governance.
The discussion is grounded in real board experience across Ontario and reflects the evolving expectations under the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA). Participants are encouraged to engage openly, test their thinking, and learn from the perspectives of other board members navigating similar challenges.
This is not formal training. It is an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen judgment, and develop a clearer understanding of how governance shows up in practice.
Who Should Attend:

Police Service Board Members
Board Chairs and Vice-Chairs
Newly appointed and experienced members

What to Expect:

Practical discussion on the role of the board in governance, oversight, and accountability
Exploration of common challenges, including decision-making, boundaries, and board dynamics
Insight into how governance differs from operational involvement
Peer exchange of approaches, questions, and lessons learned

What Makes This Discussion Group Different:

Designed specifically for Police Service Board members
Focused on governance thinking, not just legislative requirements
Encourages open, experience-based discussion across boards
Supports ongoing development beyond initial orientation or training

Schedule:Held monthly (see event calendar for dates)
Time:12:00 – 1:30 PM
Registration:Free to attend. Registration is required. Register Here

First Nations Governance Roundtable Discussion Group
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto)
The First Nations Police Governance Roundtable is a dedicated, standing virtual discussion group designed to support First Nations Police Boards and their governance partners.
This session creates a space for open, practical conversation about the realities of police governance in First Nations communities. It recognizes that governance in this context is shaped by distinct legal frameworks, community priorities, and relational dynamics, and requires approaches that reflect those realities.
Each session is discussion-driven and grounded in real experience. Participants are encouraged to share challenges, explore solutions, and learn from one another in a respectful and focused environment.
This is not a presentation or formal training session. It is a working roundtable where governance questions can be explored honestly, and where shared insight helps shape future tools, supports, and programming.
Who Should Attend:

First Nations Police Board Chairs and Members
Board Administrators
Band Governance Partners and Advisors

What to Expect:

Peer-to-peer discussion across First Nations communities
Practical conversations on governance roles, responsibilities, and challenges
Shared approaches and lessons learned
Identification of priority areas for future support and development

What Makes This Roundtable Different:

Designed specifically for First Nations Police Boards
Brings together both board members and governance support partners
Ongoing monthly forum to build continuity and trust
Focused on practical application, not theory

Schedule:Held on the third Wednesday of every month
Time:12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EST
Registration:Free to attend. Registration is required. Register Here
Ontario First Nations Police Board (1)

Administrative & Municipal Staff Discussion Group
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Thunder_Bay)
The PGO Administrator Discussion Group is a recurring virtual session designed specifically for individuals supporting Police Service Boards in an administrative or governance coordination role.
These sessions focus on the practical realities of supporting effective board governance. They provide a space to explore how administrative functions connect to governance responsibilities, and how to move beyond task-based support toward enabling strong, consistent governance practices.
This is a discussion-based forum grounded in real work. Participants are encouraged to bring questions, share experiences, and explore approaches that strengthen the structure, clarity, and effectiveness of their boards.
The session recognizes that the administrator role varies widely across Ontario, and aims to support greater consistency, confidence, and understanding in how the role contributes to governance outcomes.
Who Should Attend:

Police Service Board Administrators
Municipal Staff supporting Police Service Boards
Governance Coordinators and Clerks assigned to board functions

What to Expect:

Clarification of roles, responsibilities, and boundaries under the CSPA
Approaches to supporting transparency, documentation, and public-facing requirements
Peer discussion on common challenges and emerging practices

What Makes This Discussion Group Different:

Designed specifically for the police governance administrative role
Focused on the connection between administration and governance, not just process
Ongoing forum to build consistency across boards
Grounded in real scenarios, not theoretical training

Schedule:Held monthly on the third Tuesday of the month (Check calendar for all dates)
Time:12:00 – 1:30 PM
Registration:Free to attend. Registration is required. Register Here

First Nations Police Governance Roundtable
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Thunder_Bay)
