Item - 2026.MM42.19
Tracking Status
- This item will be considered by City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026.
MM42.19 - Honouring Constable Marc Pinizzotto - by Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Wards:
- All
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.
A communication has been submitted on this Item.
Recommendations
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that:
1. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the Toronto Police Service and Toronto Police Service Board, to identify an opportunity to commemorate an asset in honour of the late Constable Marc Pinizzotto and that such review include:
a. engagement with the Pinizzotto family and Toronto Police Association; and
b. a report back to the appropriate body by December 2026.
2. City Council request the Toronto Police Service Board to establish a process for commemorating officers killed in the line of duty.
Summary
Constable Marc Pinizzotto was a dedicated member of the Toronto Police Service for 18 years and served with distinction as a member of the Emergency Task Force, one of the Service’s most highly specialized units. Throughout his career, Constable Pinizzotto demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public safety, protecting Toronto residents and supporting his fellow officers in some of the city’s most challenging and high-risk situations. He was also a devoted husband, father, son, coach, and mentor.
On June 11, 2026, Constable Pinizzotto was tragically killed in the line of duty while executing a search warrant as part of a major investigation into a series of shootings in Toronto. His death has sent shockwaves throughout Toronto and across the policing community, prompting an outpouring of grief and tributes from residents, elected officials, community leaders and police services across Canada.
Constable Pinizzotto’s service and sacrifice are a powerful reminder of the risks undertaken each day by the women and men who serve in law enforcement. His loss is deeply felt by his family, friends, colleagues and the communities he spent nearly two decades protecting.
As Toronto mourns the loss of Constable Pinizzotto, it is fitting that the City take steps to commemorate his life, honour his service, and ensure that future generations remember his dedication, courage and commitment to the people of Toronto.