Toronto police board, union reach tentative deal for new collective agreement
Members expected to begin voting on whether to accept the deal next week
The Toronto Police Service Board has reached a tentative deal for a new multi-year collective agreement with the union that represents Toronto police officers.
The deal, which was reached after six weeks of negotiations, includes measures to support retention and attraction of "the skilled, committed community safety professionals our city deserves," says a joint Saturday news release from the board and union.
"This agreement marks a meaningful step forward—not only in recognizing the dedicated work of our officers and civilian members, but in aligning our investments with a modern, community-focused approach to policing," said Coun. Shelley Carroll, chair of the board, in the release.
Toronto Police Association President Clayton Campbell said the bargaining team is eager to take the agreement to its members for a ratification vote.
"Not only will our current members finally feel like they've been heard but this deal will go a long way toward encouraging others to join our ranks," Campbell said in the release.
No specific details on the agreement were shared Saturday, and a spokesperson for the board declined to comment.
Uniform and civilian members of the Toronto Police Association are expected to discuss the tentative agreement at a meeting on April 16. A ratification vote is set to begin the next day.