BackgrounderMinistry of the Solicitor GeneralOctober 16, 2026

Ontario funds 22 police projects to prevent auto theft

Police services and OPP detachments will share $6 million in 2026–27, with grants ranging from $125,000 to $300,000.

Summary

Ontario is providing $6 million in 2026–27 for 22 police projects to combat and prevent auto theft. Grants range from $125,000 to $300,000. The investment brings the program total to $24 million since 2023.

Recipients and grant amounts

  • Barrie Police Service — $300,000
  • Brantford Police Service — $272,297
  • Cornwall Police Service — $300,000
  • Durham Regional Police Service — $298,500
  • Guelph Police Service — $299,906
  • Halton Regional Police Service — $300,000
  • Hamilton Police Service — $300,000
  • Kingston Police Service — $299,220
  • London Police Service — $300,000
  • Niagara Regional Police Service — $300,000
  • OPP Caledon Detachment, Central Region — $300,000
  • OPP Essex County Detachment — $200,000
  • OPP Grenville County Detachment — $187,500
  • OPP Middlesex and Elgin detachments — $300,000
  • OPP Norfolk County Detachment — $196,000
  • Peel Regional Police — $300,000
  • Peterborough Police Service — $291,996
  • Port Hope Police Service — $229,580
  • Sarnia Police Service — $125,000
  • Toronto Police Service — $300,000
  • Waterloo Regional Police Service — $300,000
  • York Regional Police — $300,000

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Source: Ontario Newsroom

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