Press Release with Chair Project South Remarks

 March 4, 2026

Toronto Police Service Board Strengthens Accountability and Oversight in Response to Chief’s Report on Project South

Toronto, ON – At its public meeting today, the Toronto Police Service Board adopted the following motions to strengthen oversight and accountability after considering the Chief of Police’s report on Project South:

1. Affirmed its support for the province-wide inspection by Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing into police integrity and anti-corruption practices, committing to fully cooperate with the review.
2. Requested that the inspection move quickly, including the prompt appointment of an external lead inspector and the timely completion and release of a Findings Report.
3. Urged the Province to ensure adequate resources for both the Inspectorate of Policing and the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency so oversight related to Project South can proceed without delay.
4. Strengthened Board oversight, directing regular updates from the Chief of Police on actions taken in response to Project South, initiating the creation of an Audit & Risk Management Committee, and requesting that the City’s Auditor General highlight any privacy or data governance observations as part of her forthcoming IT governance audit.

“When public trust is shaken, the response must be decisive and sustained,” said Chair Shelley Carroll. “The Board is taking clear action to strengthen oversight, require disciplined reporting, and support independent review. We will continue to press for accountability and ensure that policing in Toronto meets the standard the public expects and deserves. Trust is earned through action, and that work is underway.”

The Board emphasized that restoring and maintaining public confidence requires sustained, measurable action and clear accountability. The Board will continue to monitor implementation closely and expects regular reporting from the Chief on progress and outcomes.

These actions came after the Board received and considered the Chief of Police’s report outlining actions taken in response to Project South. The report detailed steps implemented by the Chief to strengthen operational oversight, reinforce compliance with Service policies, and enhance accountability mechanisms. These measures include:

• Immediately strengthened oversight of the Service,  leadership and supervisory interventions, including reinforced supervision at 12 Division, additional supervisors on the ground appointments, direct engagement by Senior Command, and additional deployment of member wellness supports for members
• Full cooperation with the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency (LECA) in its investigation of non-criminal conduct matters arising from Project South  
• Strengthened internal accountability measures, including the establishment of a dedicated Inspection Team and the expansion and transition of the Investigative Support Unit into a newly formed Anti-Corruption Enforcement Team  
• The launch of two complementary corporate projects: the Chief’s Anti-Corruption Project and the “One TPS” Project, both commencing in Q1 2026 for a minimum two-year duration, supported by dedicated full-time project teams and structured work streams focused on supervision, vetting, information controls, evidence management, fitness for duty, and strengthening internal culture.

The Toronto Police Service Board remains committed to its governance mandate under the Community Safety and Policing Act to ensure effective oversight, transparency, and accountability in policing.

The Chief’s report is available on the Board’s website.

Chair Carroll’s full opening remarks from today’s meeting are available for viewing at the following link: Toronto Police Service Board Meeting Live Stream

Media Contact: 

Kaitlyn Chapman

kaitlyn.chapman@tpsb.ca

437-860-6340