Nishnawbe Aski Police Service signs agreement with Ontario to become an essential service

The largest First Nations police service in Canada has opted into Ontario policing legislation — meaning it will formally be considered an essential service. The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS), which serves 34 First Nations, is getting a $514-million funding boost after signing onto the Community Safety and Policing Act.

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service signs agreement with Ontario to become an essential service
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The largest First Nations police service in Canada has opted into Ontario policing legislation — meaning it will formally be considered an essential service. The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS), which serves 34 First Nations, is getting a $514-million funding boost after signing onto the Community Safety and Policing Act.