Ontario company at centre of OPP investigation donated to Peel police gala

Keel Digital Solutions donated to the Peel Police Foundation's Chief's Gala while the province has filed a statement of claim alleging misleading or fraudulent data and the OPP has opened a criminal investigation. Peel Regional Police said the donations supported charitable programs.

An Ontario company that received provincial funding donated to the Peel Police Foundation's Chief's Gala. The provincial government has filed a statement of claim alleging the company provided misleading or fraudulent information to obtain funding and is seeking to recover funds. The province referred the matter to the Ontario Provincial Police, which has opened a criminal investigation; no charges have been laid. Peel Regional Police said the donations were used for charitable programs and defended their participation. Known details: - The province's court filing alleges Keel Digital Solutions submitted misleading data and seeks to recoup $25.9 million; Keel Digital denies the allegations. - The OPP has launched a criminal investigation following the province's referral; police have not laid charges. - Keel Digital donated a total of $50,000 to the Chief's Gala in 2024 and 2025 and has provided contracted mental health support to Peel officers. - Peel Police said the 2024 donation went to ProAction Cops and Kids (Peel Chapter) and that 2025 gala proceeds benefit the Peel Police Foundation; the force did not respond when asked whether it will continue a donor relationship. Summary: The provincial government has filed a statement of claim in Ontario Superior Court while the OPP is conducting a criminal investigation. Keel Digital denies the government's allegations. Undetermined at this time.