To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday next year, the RCMP Musical Ride is organizing a coast-to-coast Canadian tour with stops near capital city regions, along with stops in between major centres to ensure the horses’ welfare. The RCMP is seeking non-profit organizations to submit online applications to host the Musical Ride during this 2017 tour. Due … Read more
The RCMP has completed its thorough investigation into Senator Pamela Wallin’s senate expenses. Following consultation with Crown Counsel, the RCMP has determined that no criminal charges will be laid against Wallin and will be concluding its investigational file.
The RCMP released a Public Service Announcement aimed at raising awareness about violence against women and girls. Featuring Inuk NHL player Jordin Tootoo, the PSA urges men and boys to be part of the solution and stop the generational cycle of violence. “Our 2015 Update confirmed the unmistakable connection between homicide and family violence, and that Indigenous … Read more
As part of an extensive national security criminal investigation named Project SWAP, the RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) in Toronto laid a terrorism charge against Kevin Omar Mohamed, under section 83.18 of the Criminal Code, for participating in the activity of a terrorist group. This investigation was first initiated in August of 2015, … Read more
March 1 marks the beginning of Fraud Prevention Month. The RCMP in conjunction with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) want to remind Canadians to be mindful of fraudsters looking to steal your money or identity. “We receive hundreds of calls daily from Canadians who suspect that they are being targeted by scammers, and even some who … Read more
The RCMP and the Canada Revenue Agency are warning Canadians about an ongoing scam in which taxpayers across the country receive phone calls or emails from individuals impersonating CRA employees. These people are scammers who tell taxpayers that they either owe money to the CRA or have a tax refund. Taxpayers are threatened with arrest … Read more
The RCMP released an update on the significant progress made in implementing the recommendations from the Independent Review into the Moncton tragedy that saw three RCMP officers, Cst. Doug Larche, Cst. Dave Ross and Cst. Fabrice Gevaudan, killed and two others wounded on June 4, 2014. Upon receipt of the Independent Review, conducted by retired … Read more
The RCMP released the Witness Protection Program Advisory Committee’s first annual report. The report highlights notable changes to the Witness Protection Program over the past few years, and offers recommendations on the future of the Program. As a result of recommendations from various internal reviews and public inquiries, the RCMP has reshaped the Program to … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police announced its collaboration with the new University of Ottawa’s Canadian Centre of Excellence for Anti Corruption, providing expertise relating to corruption as well as the costs and consequences of corruption. It also provides information on the application of the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act and feedback on student projects. The Centre aims … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police released its Cybercrime Strategy, which sets out an operational framework and an action plan to help Canada’s national police service reduce the threat and impact of cybercrime in Canada. “Cybercrime impacts Canada and Canadians in many ways, from Internet scams to attacks on government, financial and private-sector networks,” said RCMP … Read more
