OTTAWA—The union representing RCMP officers says it will support decisions by members “to be vaccinated or not” against COVID-19 following a federal order that Mounties be immunized. The Liberal government announced this week that core public servants, including members and reservists of the RCMP, must be vaccinated or face suspension without pay as early as Nov. 15. Brian Sauvé, president of the National Police Federation, said Friday the union expected a more “meaningful and authentic” dialogue with the government on the policy. The federation, which represents some 20,000 members, is disappointed by the government’s “engagement-by-notification” approach to the policy announcement, Sauvé said in a statement. “As we have maintained throughout 2021, consistent with our duty of fair representation, the NPF will continue to support members’ access to vaccines, and their choice to be vaccinated or not. We have also clarified to them the potential consequences of their decisions,” Sauvé said. …