Police Checks and the Ontario Human Rights Code
Registration fee: $50 (Free for Paid Subscribers)

Requesting police checks from volunteers may have been a necessary requirement in the past, but are you aware of the human rights implications? In addition, how has the police check request process changed for volunteers with the new online platform? This session will explore the Ontario Human Rights Code, your organizational obligations when requesting police checks (including the Bona Fide Occupational Requirement) and specifically requesting Vulnerable Sector Checks. We'll also look at the new online processes in place by Toronto Police Service to ensure everything goes smoothly, and explore the Broad Record Check introduced in 2025.

You'll leave this 90-minute webinar with:

• An understanding of the Ontario Human Rights Code and its role in requesting police checks
• A firm interpretation of the Bona Fide Occupational Requirement
• Tips and techniques for ensuring smooth police check request processes (and how to use the new platform)
• Tools for understanding police checks when you receive them

About the Event
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. | Virtual Session | Click the "REGISTER" button above!

Community Guidelines
Volunteer Toronto is committed to fostering a space where everyone is welcome to show-up and engage without fear of harassment. During the registration process, you will agree to our Community Guidelines: you understand that harassment or perceived harassment of individuals and/or organizations participating in this space will not be tolerated. The host reserves the right to remove participants from the space (with registration fees refunded) if such harassment or perceived harassment occurs.

Registration & Cancellation Policy
Registrations are accepted at the discretion of Volunteer Toronto. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received within 48 hours of an event. Registration can be transferred to another member of your organization. Written notice must be received more than 48 hours prior to the event date in order to receive a refund. Please send your written cancellation to Sammy Feilchenfeld at sfeilchenfeld@volunteertoronto.ca. Registered participants who fail to attend an event will be invoiced for the full fee, due 30 days from the date of the invoice.