Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

NPF Recommends Creation of a Fully Independent Public Complaints Body

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Friday, June 2, 2023

The majority of these complaints are investigated by Members of the RCMP which creates a significant burden on already strained resources, particularly in smaller detachments.

Key Points: 
  • The majority of these complaints are investigated by Members of the RCMP which creates a significant burden on already strained resources, particularly in smaller detachments.
  • Many jurisdictions across Canada have external oversight bodies or civilian review boards that provide independent oversight of police, helping to ensure impartiality, transparency, and public confidence in the process.
  • A fully independent, well-resourced, comprehensive complaints process and investigative body would support Canadians' best interest and current practices across other jurisdictions, where each Province is served by their own form of independent public complaints commission.
  • A copy of our full submission to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security is available here: NPF Bill C-20 Submission

Government of Canada to establish an enhanced independent review body for the RCMP and the CBSA

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

The Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, today introduced new legislation to establish the Public Complaints and Review Commission (PCRC), an enhanced independent review body for the RCMP and CBSA.

Key Points: 
  • The Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, today introduced new legislation to establish the Public Complaints and Review Commission (PCRC), an enhanced independent review body for the RCMP and CBSA.
  • This enhanced independent review body would replace the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission (CRCC), currently the review body for the RCMP.
  • For the CBSA, it would create for the very first time independent review and a forum for complaints about the conduct of CBSA employees.
  • While the CBSA is already reviewed by various independent boards, tribunals, and the courts, there is currently no external complaints and review body for the CBSA.

CRCC Releases Report on RCMP Bias-Free Policing Model

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, March 30, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (CRCC) released its report on the RCMP's bias-free policing model.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 30, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (CRCC) released its report on the RCMP's bias-free policing model.
  • The CRCC found that, while some regional training efforts were good practice, there are a number of shortcomings with the RCMP's national policy on unbiased policing.
  • "We recommend that the RCMP review its national policy to expand the prohibition against racial profiling to include all forms of biased policing," said Michelaine Lahaie, Chairperson of the CRCC.
  • The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (CRCC) is an agency of the federal government, distinct and independent from the RCMP.

Appointment of Chairperson of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP

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Friday, December 14, 2018

Since 2017, she has been serving on the Veterans Review and Appeal Board.

Key Points: 
  • Since 2017, she has been serving on the Veterans Review and Appeal Board.
  • Her strong background in operations, training, human resource management and experience with another significant review body will serve her well as Chairperson for the Commission, as it continues its critical role to support excellence in policing through accountability.
  • The duration of this appointment is a five-year term and is effective January 2, 2019.
  • For more information on the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, please visit: www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca .