The CRCC Across Canada

The CRCC makes broad-ranging recommendations regarding RCMP policies, procedures and training with the ultimate goal of improving policing and enhancing the RCMP's public accountability.

Drawing from its experience in reviewing public complaints and police activities in RCMP jurisdictions across Canada, the CRCC's unique insight informs the development of national and divisional policies and best practices that benefit citizens in every province and territory the RCMP serves.

BC
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Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in BC?
Make a Complaint

The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in BC are examined fairly and impartially.

The CRCC works together with its BC oversight partners—the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) and the Independent Investigations Office (IIO)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in BC are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.

Report on RCMP Public Complaints in BC

In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the BC minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.

The report must:

  • Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
  • Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
  • Identify trends, if any.

Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in BC.

Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the BC minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.

CRCC Investigations

In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.

Chairperson-Initiated Complaints

If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.

If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair-initiated complaints.

To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.

Systemic Investigations

The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.

Activities and Operations of the RCMP "E" Division Community-Industry Response Group (ongoing)

Systemic Investigation

AB
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Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in AB?
Make a Complaint

The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in AB are examined fairly and impartially.

The CRCC works together with its AB oversight partners—the Alberta Law Enforcement Review Board (LERB) and the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in AB are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.

Report on RCMP Public Complaints in AB

In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the AB minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.

The report must:

  • Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
  • Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
  • Identify trends, if any.

Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in AB.

Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the AB minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.

CRCC Investigations

In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.

Chairperson-Initiated Complaints

If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.

If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair-initiated complaints.

To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.

Systemic Investigations

The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.

To learn more, click here.

SK
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Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in SK?
Make a Complaint

The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in SK are examined fairly and impartially.

The CRCC works together with its SK oversight partners—the Saskatchewan Public Complaints Commission (PCC) and the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in SK are thoroughly examined and/or investigated. 

Report on RCMP Public Complaints in SK

In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the SK minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.

The report must:

  • Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
  • Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
  • Identify trends, if any.

Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in SK.

Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the SK minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.

CRCC Investigations

In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.

Chairperson-Initiated Complaints

If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.

If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair-initiated complaints.

To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.

Systemic Investigations

The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.

To learn more, click here.

MB
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Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in MB?
Make a Complaint

The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in MB are examined fairly and impartially.

The CRCC works together with its MB oversight partners—the Manitoba Law Enforcement Review Agency (LERA) and the Independent Investigations Unit of Manitoba (IIU)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in MB are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.

Report on RCMP Public Complaints in MB

In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the MB minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.

The report must:

  • Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
  • Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
  • Identify trends, if any.

Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in MB.

Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the MB minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.

CRCC Investigations

In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.

Chairperson-Initiated Complaints

If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.

If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair-initiated complaints.

To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.

Systemic Investigations

The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.

To learn more, click here.

ON
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Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in ON?
Make a Complaint

The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in ON are examined fairly and impartially.

The CRCC works together with its ON oversight partners—the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) and the Ontario Special Investigations Unit (SIU)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in ON are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.

Report on RCMP Public Complaints in ON

In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the ON minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.

The report must:

  • Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
  • Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
  • Identify trends, if any.

Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in ON.

Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the ON minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.

CRCC Investigations

In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.

Chairperson-Initiated Complaints

If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.

If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair initiated complaints.

To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.

Systemic Investigations

The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.

To learn more, click here.

QC
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Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in QC?
Make a Complaint

The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in QC are examined fairly and impartially.

The CRCC works together with its QC oversight partners—the Commissaire à la déontologie policière, the Tribunal administratif de déontologie policière and the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in QC are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.

Report on RCMP Public Complaints in QC

In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the QC minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.

The report must:

  • Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
  • Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
  • Identify trends, if any.

Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in QC.

Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the QC minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.

CRCC Investigations

In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.

Chairperson-Initiated Complaints

If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.

If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair-initiated complaints.

To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.

Systemic Investigations

The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.

To learn more, click here.

NB
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Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in NB?
Make a Complaint

The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in NB are examined fairly and impartially.

The CRCC works together with its NB oversight partner—the New Brunswick Police Commission (NBPC)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in NB are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.

Report on RCMP Public Complaints in NB

In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the NB minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.

The report must:

  • Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
  • Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
  • Identify trends, if any.

Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in NB.

Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the NB minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.

CRCC Investigations

In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.

Chairperson-Initiated Complaints

If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.

If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair initiated complaints.

To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.

Systemic Investigations

The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.

To learn more, click here.

PE
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Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in PE?
Make a Complaint

The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in PE are examined fairly and impartially.

The CRCC works together with its PE oversight partner—the Office of the Police Commissioner (OPC)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in PE are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.

Report on RCMP Public Complaints in PE

In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the PE minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.

The report must:

  • Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
  • Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
  • Identify trends, if any.

Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in PE.

Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the PE minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.

CRCC Investigations

In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.

Chairperson-Initiated Complaints

If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.

If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair initiated complaints.

To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.

Systemic Investigations

The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.

To learn more, click here.

NS
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Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in NS?
Make a Complaint

The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in NS are examined fairly and impartially.

The CRCC works together with its NS oversight partners—the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner (OPCC) and the Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in NS are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.

Report on RCMP Public Complaints in NS

In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the NS minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.

The report must:

  • Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
  • Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
  • Identify trends, if any.

Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in NS.

Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the NS minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.

CRCC Investigations

In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.

Chairperson-Initiated Complaints

If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.

If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair initiated complaints.

To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.

Systemic Investigations

The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.

To learn more, click here.

NL
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Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in NL?
Make a Complaint

The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in NL are examined fairly and impartially.

The CRCC works together with its NL oversight partners—the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Public Complaints Commission (RNCPCC) and the Serious Incident Response Team of Newfoundland and Labrador (SIRT-NL)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in NL are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.

Report on RCMP Public Complaints in NL

In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the NL minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.

The report must:

  • Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
  • Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
  • Identify trends, if any.

Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in NL.

Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the NL minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.

CRCC Investigations

In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.

Chairperson-Initiated Complaints

If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.

If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair initiated complaints.

To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.

Systemic Investigations

The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.

To learn more, click here.

YT
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Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in YT?
Make a Complaint

The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in YT are examined fairly and impartially.

Report on RCMP Public Complaints in YT

In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the YT minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the territory, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.

The report must:

  • Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
  • Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
  • Identify trends, if any.

Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in YT.

Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the YT minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their territory.

CRCC Investigations

In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.

Chairperson-Initiated Complaints

If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.

If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair initiated complaints.

To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.

Systemic Investigations

The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.

To learn more, click here.

NT
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Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in NT?
Make a Complaint

The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in NT are examined fairly and impartially.

Report on RCMP Public Complaints in NT

In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the NT minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the territory, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.

The report must:

  • Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
  • Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
  • Identify trends, if any.

Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in NT.

Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the NT minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their territory.

CRCC Investigations

In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.

Chairperson-Initiated Complaints

If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.

If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair initiated complaints.

To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.

Systemic Investigations

The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.

To learn more, click here.

NU
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Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in NU?
Make a Complaint

The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in NU are examined fairly and impartially.

Report on RCMP Public Complaints in NU

In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the NU minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the territory, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.

The report must:

  • Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
  • Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
  • Identify trends, if any.

Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in NU.

Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the NU minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their territory.

CRCC Investigations

In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.

Chairperson-Initiated Complaints

If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.

If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair initiated complaints.

To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.

Systemic Investigations

The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.

Handling of Public Complaints by RCMP in Nunavut (ongoing)

Systemic Investigation

To learn more, click here.

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