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Media Statement: NPF statement regarding ongoing investigation in Nova Scotia

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Government of Canada, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Government, Canada

OTTAWA, April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Police Federation (NPF) President Brian Sauv released the following statement regarding the ongoing investigation into the tragic shooting in Nova Scotia on April19:

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  • OTTAWA, April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Police Federation (NPF) President Brian Sauv released the following statement regarding the ongoing investigation into the tragic shooting in Nova Scotia on April19:
    Canadians and Nova Scotians are grieving and the Membership of the RCMP is grieving alongside you.
  • Particularly with no obvious or known motive, this incomprehensible event has left Canadians and Nova Scotians understandably on edge, searching for answers about how and why this tragic event took place.
  • We welcome the investigation to document those actions and show all Canadians those efforts.
  • About the National Police Federation:
    The National Police Federation (NPF) was certified to represent ~20,000 RCMP members serving across Canada and internationally in the summer of 2019.

Fallen Officer Fund Established for Cst. Heidi Stevenson

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Government of Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Government, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Canada

OTTAWA, April 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, The RCMP Foundation announced that a new Fallen Officer Fund has been established to help the family of Cst.

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  • OTTAWA, April 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, The RCMP Foundation announced that a new Fallen Officer Fund has been established to help the family of Cst.
  • Heidi Stevenson, killed in the line of duty April 19th, 2020.
  • Heidi Stevenson, a 23-year veteran of the Force who was killed in the line of duty, responding to an active shooter incident," said Kevin Lawton, Executive Director of The RCMP Foundation.
  • The RCMP Foundation, founded in 1994, is a nationally registered charity and is the namesake charity of the RCMP.

National Police Federation Asks for Participation in RCMP #WearRedFriday

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Government of Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Government, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Canada

This was an unimaginably tragic event that underscores the very real risk that our RCMP Members face when they go to work everyday to protect our communities, said Brian Sauv, President of the National Police Federation.

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  • This was an unimaginably tragic event that underscores the very real risk that our RCMP Members face when they go to work everyday to protect our communities, said Brian Sauv, President of the National Police Federation.
  • About the National Police Federation:
    The National Police Federation (NPF) was certified to represent ~20,000 RCMP members serving across Canada and internationally in the summer of 2019, and its elected national Board of Directors confirmed in early 2020.
  • The NPF is the largest police labour relations organization in Canada, the second largest in North America and is the first independent national association to represent RCMP members.
  • Better resourcing and support for the RCMP will enhance community safety and livability in the communities we serve, large and small, across Canada.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the shooting in Portapique, Nova Scotia

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Sunday, April 19, 2020
Government of Canada, Canada, Government, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Justin Trudeau

OTTAWA, April 19, 2020 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the shooting in Portapique, Nova Scotia:

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  • OTTAWA, April 19, 2020 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the shooting in Portapique, Nova Scotia:
    "I was saddened to learn about the senseless violence in Nova Scotia, which claimed the lives of multiple people, including one member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Cst.
  • Our hearts go out to the people who have lost loved ones, and to the RCMP family mourning a fallen officer.
  • "Earlier today, I spoke with the RCMP Commissioner and the Premier of Nova Scotia to offer my condolences, on behalf of the Government of Canada.
  • The people of Nova Scotia are strong and resilient, and we will be here to support them as they heal from this tragedy."

RCMP role in enforcing the Federal Quarantine Act

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Friday, April 10, 2020
Government, Law, Law enforcement, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Quarantine, Police, Summons

The RCMP's law enforcement role in response to this Federal Order is limited to non-compliance that occurs within its policing jurisdiction.

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  • The RCMP's law enforcement role in response to this Federal Order is limited to non-compliance that occurs within its policing jurisdiction.
  • When enforcing the law in our jurisdictions, RCMP officers will use a risk-based, measured approach to non-compliance, focusing on education and encouragement.
  • Violating or failing to comply with the Quarantine Act could have significant penalties, including fines and imprisonment.
  • Currently, individuals charged under the Quarantine Act can be issued a court appearance notice or summons, rather than being taken into custody.

Canada rapidly losing moral authority after arrest of award-winning filmmaker

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Government of Canada, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Government, Canada

"It is a sad irony to see Canada trying to lead a conference on Press Freedom.

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  • "It is a sad irony to see Canada trying to lead a conference on Press Freedom.
  • "No authority in Canada seems capable of keeping the RCMP from violating the media's constitutionally protected rights.
  • The arrest of filmmaker Melissa Cox demonstrates Canada is rapidly losing any moral authority to lead international talks that relate to supporting press freedom.
  • Then again, perhaps a healthy degree of public shaming from the international community will help correct our course," said Pugliese.

Students across so called Canada walkout in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Government of Canada, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Government, Solidarity, Canada

Ottawa, March 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada On March 4, high school and post-secondary students across so-called Canada will walkout of their classes in solidarity with the Wetsuweten Hereditary Chiefs, whose demands have yet to be met.

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  • Ottawa, March 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada On March 4, high school and post-secondary students across so-called Canada will walkout of their classes in solidarity with the Wetsuweten Hereditary Chiefs, whose demands have yet to be met.
  • The students are walking out to demand that the RCMP and CGL fully withdraw from sovereign Wetsuweten territory immediately.
  • Across Canada on Wednesday March 4th, thousands of students from over 32 Universities and colleges and numerous high schools are set to walkout of classes in solidarity with the demands of the Wetsuweten Hereditary Chiefs.
  • Students across the country stand firmly in solidarity with the Wetsuweten hereditary chiefs and will continue to do so until their demands have been fully met.

National Police Federation call on Surrey Mayor to hold referendum on keeping RCMP

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Thursday, February 20, 2020
Government of Canada, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Government, Surrey, British Columbia, Doug McCallum, Surrey, Canada

SURREY, British Columbia, Feb. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Police Federation (NPF) is calling on Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum to hold a referendum on keeping the RCMP in Surrey.

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  • SURREY, British Columbia, Feb. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Police Federation (NPF) is calling on Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum to hold a referendum on keeping the RCMP in Surrey.
  • The NPF, which represents 20,000 RCMP members across Canada and 850 members serving the people of Surrey, is asking for Surrey residents to be offered a say on this important issue.
  • Surrey residents deserves a say on this important issue, and the Mayor needs to listen.
  • The RCMP was established in Surrey by referendum in 1950, and Surrey residents deserve another referendum to keep the RCMP and say no to the Mayors plan.

Additional Charges Against RCMP Employee

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Government of Canada, Public Safety Canada, Government, Gendarmerie, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Security of Information Act

OTTAWA, Jan. 28, 2020 /CNW/ -The RCMP's National Division Sensitive and International Investigations section has charged RCMP employee Cameron Ortis, with three additional counts of Unauthorized Communication of Special Operational Information, under Section 14(1) of the Security of Information Act.

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  • OTTAWA, Jan. 28, 2020 /CNW/ -The RCMP's National Division Sensitive and International Investigations section has charged RCMP employee Cameron Ortis, with three additional counts of Unauthorized Communication of Special Operational Information, under Section 14(1) of the Security of Information Act.
  • Ortis was first charged on September 12, 2019, with offenses under the Criminal Code and Security of Information Act.
  • His next court appearance is scheduled for today, January 28, 2020, in Ottawa.
  • As the criminal investigation is ongoing and because the matter is currently in court, the RCMP will not be making any further public statement on the matter.

RCMP seeks public's help in identifying reconstructed faces

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Monday, January 13, 2020
Government of Canada, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Government, Canada

Today, the RCMP, along with the British Columbia Coroners Service and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner, is unveiling the reconstructed faces of 15 unidentified human remains and are hoping that, with the public's help, they will soon learn their names.

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  • Today, the RCMP, along with the British Columbia Coroners Service and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner, is unveiling the reconstructed faces of 15 unidentified human remains and are hoping that, with the public's help, they will soon learn their names.
  • The RCMP is asking the public to look at the profiles on Canada's Missing , share the photos, and spread the word.
  • The RCMP encourages anyone who thinks they might recognize a face to submit tips on the Canada's Missing website.
  • The reconstructed faces will go on display in New York in April 2020, as part of the New York Academy of Art's Open Studios event.