Several mayors in eastern Ontario say the province's proposed funding to help offset the steep increases in their law enforcement bills couldn't have come at a better time.

Several municipalities have reported double-digit increases in their OPP bills for 2025, with at least one municipality facing more than double the previous tally

The Ontario government is offering $77 million to help municipalities that rely on provincial police deal with skyrocketing law enforcement costs.

Small and rural municipalities saddled with significant hikes to their law enforcement bills from Ontario Provincial Police will see financial relief from the province, the Ministry of the Solicitor General said Friday.

Solicitor General Michael Kerzner announced funds for towns to help with OPP costs, driven in part by a record new agreement making OPP officers the highest paid in Ontario.