Ontario’s judiciary took a step toward transparency on September 16, 2026, when a provincial judge authorized the public disclosure of key materials from a months‑long investigation known as New Project South. The order allows the release of wiretap transcripts, tracking data and surveillance notes that were gathered during the probe into allegations that a police officer sold police uniforms to individuals suspected of criminal activity.
The judge’s decision covers a broad range of evidence compiled throughout the investigation. Wiretap transcripts document recorded conversations that allegedly involved the officer and potential buyers. Tracking data provides location information linked to the suspected transactions, while surveillance notes detail observations made by investigators as they followed the alleged sales network. By making these documents available, the court aims to provide the public with a clearer view of the investigative process and the factual basis of the allegations.
New Project South was launched to examine claims that a serving officer had supplied police uniforms to people believed to be involved in illegal conduct. The investigation spanned several months and involved multiple law‑enforcement techniques, including electronic monitoring and on‑the‑ground surveillance. The judge’s order does not constitute a finding of guilt or innocence but simply permits the evidence to be examined outside the confines of the case file. The release is expected to inform ongoing public discourse about police accountability and the handling of internal misconduct investigations in Ontario.