Topic

Policing

Which governments hold powers over policing, and the laws that give them those powers.

Governments covering Bear Island 1 · About Bear Island 1

Each power below comes from a law, agreement or official page, linked under it. This page lists the powers each government holds. It does not say how they are used.

Provincial

Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Governs Ontario

Administration of justice Report

Administration of justice in Ontario, including the constitution, maintenance and organization of provincial civil and criminal courts, civil procedure and policing such as the Ontario Provincial Police (Constitution Act, 1867, s. 92(14)); judges of the superior courts are appointed by the federal government (s. 96).
Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked Oct 11, 2026

Federal

Parliament of Canada

Governs Canada

Criminal law Report
Related: Criminal law
Exclusive: "The Criminal Law, except the Constitution of Courts of Criminal Jurisdiction, but including the Procedure in Criminal Matters." Constitution Act, 1867, s. 91(27). Provinces run the courts and administration of justice (s. 92(14)).
Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked Oct 11, 2026

No power over policing recorded

Other governments covering Bear Island 1. We have no power over policing on record for them. If one holds such a power, tell us.

Sources

laws-lois.justice.gc.ca · checked Oct 11, 2026 Constitution Act, 1867, ss. 92, 92A, 93, 94A, 95 (Justice Laws website consolidation). For: Administration of justice (Legislative Assembly of Ontario)
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca · checked Oct 11, 2026 Text quoted from the Constitution Acts (Justice Laws Website, current to 2026-09-21). For: Criminal law (Parliament of Canada)

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