Tuition fees are waived for Ontario police officers
Ontario made several major changes in an effort to increase police recruitment, including removing tuition fees and post-secondary education requirements. Speaking in Etobicoke, Ont., Prime Minister Doug Ford said there was a “growing crime wave” in the province and, as a result, there was an urgent need for reinforcements. “People don’t feel safe. Some are afraid to take the subway or go for a walk when it is dark and that is wrong,” he told reporters. “We need more police officers on our roads.” To encourage recruitment, the province will waive tuition fees for the Basic Police Training program at