#budget-increase

#budget-increase

Toronto Police Service's budget increase approved, reaching over $1.2 billion, to address rising demands and support hiring new officers.

Toronto Police Service is requesting a $46.2 million budget increase for 2025 to support police reform and hire 109 new officers.

The Toronto Police Service's proposed budget increase faced minimal scrutiny during the budget committee meeting, signaling a shift in civic engagement.

Councillors did not challenge the increased funding despite significant implications for city finances, raising questions about accountability in public spending.

Toronto police justify a $46.2-million budget increase by highlighting the decline in crime case closure rates since 2015, though experts question their significance.

Halton police are receiving a significant budget increase in 2025 amidst rising concerns of violent crime despite having the lowest crime rate since 1974.

The proposed 21.3% budget increase for Peel Regional Police in 2025 sparks significant community opposition and concerns over its sustainability and fairness to taxpayers.