Civilian Oversight in Canada
Most provinces in Canada have some form of civilian oversight of law enforcement. Although agency size, statutory authority and responsibilities vary from province to province, civilian oversight agencies share a common goal: a positive relationship between the public and the police.
This is achieved through an accessible and transparent complaint process, conscientiously monitored by independent and impartial civilian agencies. Commissions and provincial agencies responsible for civilian oversight of investigations into alleged police misconduct are mandated to ensure complaint investigations are thorough, fair and balanced to both the complainant and the respondent.
Alberta
- Law Enforcement and Oversight Branch, Alberta Governement
- Law Enforcement Review Board
- Alberta Serious Integrated Response Team
- Calgary Police Commission
- Edmonton Police Commission
- Lakeshore Regional Police Commission
British Columbia
Manitoba
- Manitoba Police Commission
- Law Enforcement Review Agency
- Manitoba Independent Investigations Unit
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
Ontario
- Special Investigations Unit
- Office of the Independent Police Review Director
- Ontario Civilian Police Commission
- Toronto Police Services Board
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
First Nations
Federal