The Mass Casualty Commission released its final report, which includes a number of recommendations for the RCMP and our partners across Canada. The MCC was mandated to examine the April 2020 incidents, and provide a thorough review of what happened, and how and why it happened. With any review, there will be lessons learned and room for … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) released a notice of certification for a class action suit regarding bullying, intimidation and harassment. The class action seeks damages and other relief as a result of the alleged failure by the RCMP to take reasonable measures in the operation or management of the Force to provide the Class with a work environment free … Read more
Following an international operation led by New Zealand’s Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs into online child sexual exploitation, 47 Canadians have been arrested and 12 children have been removed from abusive situations. To date 186 charges have been laid in Canada. The global operation is ongoing. The full release is available online. Contact: RCMP.HQMediaRelations-DGRelationsmedias.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
The RCMP, in collaboration with various law enforcement partners, has produced a guide to inform and assist Canadians on how and when to report suspicious incidents to police with a view to keeping Canadians safe. The guide is available online. Contact: RelationsRCMP.HQMediaRelations-DGRelationsmedias.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and the RCMP is asking Canadians to take time this month to learn about cybercrime, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you are victimized. Director General Chris Lynam, National Cybercrime Coordination Unit and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at the RCMP, stated “Cybercrime is a significant issue that is having … Read more
On July 6, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre shared a notification about a possible Business Email Compromise scam with the United States Secret Service Ottawa Field Office that resulted in saving a U.S. based company from losing almost USD $750,000 and a number of jobs. In order to respect the privacy of the victim, we will not … Read more
The Witness Protection Program Advisory Committee has released its fifth annual report to the Commissioner of the RCMP. “The Witness Protection Program thanks the Advisory Committee for its report and will continue to implement the important recommendations made in the report,” said Assistant Commissioner Michel Arcand, Federal Policing Criminal Operations. “The Committee recognized our commitment … Read more
RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki and Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada President Rebecca Kudloo signed an agreement to formalize the two organizations’ working relationship, and improve the protection and safety of Inuit women, children and gender-diverse persons. The Pinasuqatigiinniq Agreement commits each organization to working together towards implementing recommendations from Pauktuutit’s 2020 report, Addressing Gendered Violence against Inuit Women: … Read more
New Integrated Money Laundering Investigative Teams will be created in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec, bringing together expertise from a variety of agencies to address high-profile cases and advance money laundering and proceeds of crime investigations nation-wide. The RCMP is also making investments in information management/information technology, secure communications, and data analytics to improve Federal Policing … Read more
The RCMP National Division Sensitive and International Investigations laid charges against Damodar Arapakota for bribing a public official from Botswana under Section 3(1) of the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act. It is alleged that Arapakota, a former executive from IMEX Systems Inc., a Canadian company located in Toronto, provided financial benefit for a Botswanan public official … Read more
