Ontario to Build 12 New OPP Detachments and Regional HQ in Thunder Bay

Province modernizing police infrastructure to enhance community safety

Toronto — The Ontario government is making a major investment in public safety with the construction of 12 new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachments and a new regional headquarters in Thunder Bay, part of a broader plan to modernize law enforcement infrastructure across the province.

Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says the new state-of-the-art facilities are designed to meet the operational demands of modern policing and will better equip officers to respond to emergencies, fight crime, and serve growing communities.

“Our government is making record investments to fight crime and protect Ontario communities,” said Kerzner. “These new facilities will ensure the OPP has the tools and infrastructure they need to keep people safe.”

Our government, under Premier @Fordnation‘s leadership, is taking action to fight crime and protect Ontario communities.

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— Michael Kerzner (@TeamKerzner) May 23, 2025

In addition to the new regional HQ in Thunder Bay, the project includes detachments in:

• Ignace

• Niagara

• Bracebridge

• New Liskeard

• Burlington

• Kenora

• Lancaster

• Red Lake

• Sioux Lookout

• Killaloe

• Espanola/McKerrow

• Wawa

The province is partnering with Infrastructure Ontario to lead a competitive bidding process for teams to design, build, and finance the projects. Interested parties can access the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) through www.merx.com.

OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique welcomed the announcement, saying the new facilities will enhance the force’s ability to serve communities across the province.

“This project demonstrates a shared commitment with our government to ensure the OPP is as effective as possible at keeping communities safe,” said Carrique. “Providing our officers, civilian and volunteer members with these modern new facilities will better position the OPP to evolve as we strive to be our very best at delivering on our public safety mandate.”

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