Defund the OPS

My vision of a safe, sustainable, and equitable Ottawa is one where law enforcement are not the first / only point of contact when vulnerable members of our community require support and care. The OPS, as all other police forces in this country, is a violent institution that is built on the false premise of security for all - but this comes at the very real expense of marginalized members of our community (BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks, persons with disabilities, homeless persons, and all intersections within).

The $360m spent on the OPS budget would be better served in community-led organizations and support services. This system is broken and must be changed.