Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario Appear at Assembly of First Nations, Call Out Canada For Discriminatory Conduct on First Nations Community Safety
Today, representatives of the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (“IPCO”), including Executive Director Kai Liu and legal counsel Julian Falconer, appeared at a plenary session on First Nations policing at the annual AFN assembly. The panel, titled S...
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Independent First Nations Alliance and Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug File Human Rights Complaints in Response to Escalating Public Safety Crisis
Pictured: Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation Coun. Jacob Ostaman. Photo by Jon Thompson, Ricochet Media. On Friday, August 29, 2025, the Independent First Nations Alliance (“IFNA”) and Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (“KI”) jointly launched a ...
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Lack of Police Oversight in Manitoba Highlights Need for Systemic Complaint Process – Winnipeg Free Press Article
Falconers LLP partner Julian Falconer and Montreal-based lawyer Meaghan Daniel (current agent and former associate of Falconers LLP), recently spoke to the Winnipeg Free Press about the issue of lack of oversight for police services in Manitoba, in contra...
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TPS Constable Receives Suspended Sentence and Weapons Prohibition for Off-Duty Assault on Brampton Teen
On Wednesday June 18, 2025, Justice Jennifer Woollcombe sentenced Toronto Police Service (“TPS”) Constable Calvin Au (“Constable Au”) to a suspended sentence, as well as imposing a weapons prohibition for three years, at the Brampt...
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Toronto Police Officer Back in Court Tomorrow for Sentencing Decision
On Wednesday June 17, 2025, Toronto Police Constable Calvin Au (“Constable Au”) will be back in Court in Brampton as Justice Jennifer Woollcombe releases her sentencing decision. On November 27, 2024, Constable Au was found guilty of assault committed...
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SIU Releases Report in respect of Shooting of Hamilton Man, Erixon Kabera
On June 6, 2025, the Special Investigations Unit released the Director’s Report in respect of the death of Erixon Kabera (“Mr. Kabera”). Mr. Kabera died as a result of an officer involved shooting with the Hamilton Police Service on Nove...
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Sentencing Submissions for Toronto Police Officer Guilty of Assault on Young Brampton Man Set for Monday
On Monday May 12, 2025, Toronto Police Constable Calvin Au (“Constable Au”) will be back in Court in Brampton as the Crown and Defence make sentencing submissions. On November 27, 2024, Constable Au was found guilty of assault committed against Chadd ...
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“THIS IS FOR OUR CHILDREN”: NISHNAWBE ASKI NATION AND CHIEFS OF ONTARIO ANNOUNCE HISTORIC CHILD WELFARE SETTLEMENT
From left to right: Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler (NAN), Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict (COO), Minister Patty Hajdu (Indigenous Services of Canada) and Walking Bear Drum Group. On Wednesday February 26th, 2025, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (“NAN”), Chiefs...
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FALCONERS LLP PRESENTS AT LECA TRAINING – JUDGE SOFTLY AND TAKE THE TIME TO WALK A MILE IN THEIR MOCCASINS
On January 14 and 15, 2025, the Law Enforcement Complaint Agency (“LECA”), formerly known as the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (“OIPRD”), held a 2-day training session for various members of its organization, including investiga...
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NISHNAWBE ASKI NATION (NAN) AND CHIEFS OF ONTARIO (COO) ANNOUNCE THEIR INTENTION TO NEGOTIATE AN ONTARIO SPECIFIC CHILD WELFARE DEAL WITH CANADA
On Tuesday January 7th, 2025, NAN, COO, and Canada announced they will continue to work as partners for transformative change on the long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program. As a result of NAN’s continued advocacy, these ...
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Family of Police Shooting Victim Erixon Kabera Hold Rally Demanding Answers to His Death
On December 14, 2024, the family and friends of Erixon Kabera held a rally on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario to raise awareness of the Hamilton man’s death at the hands of the Hamilton Police Service, and to seek answers and transparency. On Novembe...
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AN HISTORIC AGREEMENT: NISHNAWBE ASKI POLICE SERVICE BECOMES ONTARIO’S FIRST LEGISLATED INDIGENOUS POLICE SERVICE
Yesterday, First Nation community leaders, police service leaders, and Ontario Ministers joined together at Queen’s Park for the official launch of a new era for Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (“NAPS”). Founded in 1994, NAPS is the largest self-admin...
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