The RCMP union representing 20,000 Mounties across the country wants Ottawa to clarify its intentions for the future of the national police force and its contract role in policing eight provinces and three territories, as well as directly in 150 municipalities.
Brian Sauvé, National Police Federation’s president and CEO, said the federal government is being vague about the RCMP’s future with contracts set to expire in 2032. He said the union wants the federal government to “immediately clarify the ongoing contract policing assessment and its intentions.”
“Last week, we heard the premiers call for stronger bail reform to improve community safety as part of their concern and commitment related to keeping their province and community safe. They also called on the federal government to clarify their intentions for the future of the RCMP as it relates to Public Safety Canada’s assessment of contract policing,” said Mr. Sauvé, speaking at a press conference in Ottawa on July 18 about bail reform….