The entrance to the OPP detachment in Listowel, Ont. Photo: Ken Lund

Ontario plans to cut police record check wait times for people seeking jobs

by Todd Humber May 7, 2026

written by Todd Humber May 7, 2026

The Ontario government is proposing changes to speed up police record checks for people seeking jobs or volunteer roles with vulnerable populations. The amendments to the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 are part of an upcoming legislative package. They would target wait times for vulnerable se...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Ontario plans to cut police record check wait times for people seeking jobs

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