Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act, 2026

proposed

The Ontario government has introduced new legislation aimed at expanding police powers, strengthening public safety measures, and increasing protections for victims of crime. The legislation includes measures targeting illegal drugs, human trafficking, transit safety, and oversight of the towing industry. It proposes the creation of a provincial public website for high-risk offenders and provides debt relief for survivors of human trafficking. Transit safety measures grant special constables authority to stop illegal drug use on transit property. The legislation also includes restrictions on pill presses, tougher standards for tow truck operators, and amendments to the Provincial Offences Act to allow plea agreements without judicial oversight.