The Halton Region and Police are asking the Provincial Government not to cancel a planned courthouse building in Halton.
The new courthouse was expected to replace aging courthouses in Milton and Burlington which have experienced ongoing resourcing and security issues.
Halton Police Chief Stephen Tanner says that the land has been already purchased and plans should not be changed.
Police Chief Tanner recognizes the complexities of the situation because of COVID-19, however, he feels that it shouldn’t affect plans too much.
Finally, he says that he is looking out for the safety of everyone who walks into those courthouses.
This has been a long-standing advocacy issue for Halton, in 2015 Council passed a resolution urging the Provincial Government to proceed with a new courthouse in Halton.
The new facility would bring the Superior Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice operations in Milton and Burlington together in one state of the art, accessible and efficient facility in Oakville.
