Police launch Toronto version of Monopoly

A new edition of the classic board game with a local twist is now on sale to support charities across Toronto.

Charities ProAction Cops & Kids and the Toronto Police Service (TPS) launched the Monopoly: Toronto Edition board game at Police Headquarters on Thursday.

Licensed by Hasbro Inc., this limited edition board game features famous landmarks from the Greater Toronto Area, including the CN Tower, Canada’s Wonderland, Cadillac Fairview (CF) Toronto Eaton Center and Ripley’s Aquarium Canada. It is

ProAction Cops & Kids will lead the creation of the games, and a portion of the proceeds from each game sold will go to 11 charities around the city.

“We have developed the much larger Toronto version of[Monopoly]as a way of raising funds for multiple charities across the GTA that have had to deal with their own significant challenges over the past two years. We believe we can lead the way in creating it,” said Stephen Kouri, President of the Board of Directors of ProAction Cops & Kids.

Toronto Police Chief James Reimer attended the launch and praised the charity’s efforts to raise money for charities worthy of charity.

“We are delighted to offer the support of the Toronto Police Department to this joint initiative that highlights iconic destinations that represent our city,” Reimer said. “This initiative is already a success because it brings us all together today and benefits so many people.”

Ethan, an ambassador for Toronto’s Sick Children’s Hospital, also attended the launch this morning and tried out the game with Chief Lamar.

According to Kouri, the creation of the game was a collaborative effort backed by various sponsors, including Cadillac Fairview, the biggest backer.

“At CF, real estate is our game. Besides teaching important financial negotiations and property management strategies, being part of the classic board game, the tradition of games that bring family and friends together, is truly It’s fitting, said Sheila Jennings, general manager of the Toronto Eaton Center.

Charities that receive proceeds from game sales include SickKids Foundation, United Way, Jays Care Foundation, MLSE Foundation, Hope Air, The Keg Spirit Foundation, Hellenic Heritage, Mackenzie Health Foundation, Campfire Circle, Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, ProAction Cops &The kids.

Founded in 1991, ProAction Cops & Kids connects police officers with children through skill-building and mentoring programs. Since its inception, the organization has supported more than 2,250 police-led programs throughout his GTA.

“Today, many Toronto Police Department officers are proud to be involved in and leading pro-action programs and neighborhoods across the city: yoga, basketball, soccer, cooking classes, carpentry, career exploration, dance. , and leadership skills development,” Ramer said.

“These programs enable participating young people to develop important life and social skills to succeed in school, achieve career goals, be mentors to other young people, and contribute positively to their communities. It helps us to do that,” he added.

Interested gamers can purchase the Toronto edition of Monopoly online or at gift shops from game sponsors, including the Toronto Police Headquarters gift shop.