This week, the Greater Sudbury Police Services Board convened an in-camera meeting to consider the findings contained in a recently released report by Ontario’s Chief Electoral Officer that Gerry Lougheed Jr. may have contravened the Ontario Elections Act in relation to private tape recorded conversations between Mr. Lougheed Jr. and Mr. Andrew Olivier. Mr. Lougheed was not present during this session.
In its deliberations, the Board considered the matter and consulted with legal counsel. The Board also contemplated the provisions of the Police Services Act which bear upon this matter as it relates to the roles and responsibilities of the Board and its obligations for ensuring adequate and effective police services.
The Board resolved to correspond with the Ontario Civilian Police Commission which is an independent agency committed to serving the public by ensuring that adequate and effective police services are provided to communities in a fair and accountable manner. This action is being taken with the full support and cooperation of the Chair. The Commission’s oversight role includes the oversight of Board members. The Board has advised the Commission of its actions to date concerning this matter and the fact that some members of the community have communicated their concerns to the Board. The Board respects the Commission’s mandate and is open to the Commission’s views.
The Board respects the investigative processes underway by the responsible agencies. As these matters remain under investigation or consideration by the Ontario Provincial Police and Elections Ontario, the Board will have no further comment.
The Greater Sudbury Police Service Board is a five-member civilian Board that governs the Greater Sudbury Police Service. Under the Police Services Act, the Board is responsible for providing adequate and effective police services to over 160,000 Greater Sudbury residents.