The province is preparing to review policing costs in Ontario.
Continued lobbying by communities policed by the Ontario Provincial Police has led to the Solicitor General Office committing to a review of the formula used to determine municipal costs.
Policing costs for some northwestern Ontario communities have increased by as much as 50% in the last ten years.
While the province says the average household cost is about $400.00, it is almost double that in places like Kenora, Fort Frances, Sioux Lookout, and Red Lake.
The issue came to a head last fall when area towns were hit with increases as much as 25%, forcing the government to provide a one-time reduction.
The Ministry recently informed mayors and Chief Administrative Officers in a letter of its planned review.
It is expected to be complete before bills for 2026 are issued.
