May 31, 2023
The federal and state governments should set up a committee to ensure that the recommendations of the investigation are implemented. Its members should be appointed by September 1, 2023, after consultation with study participants and representatives of affected communities.
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Sep 2023
The RCMP Commissioner should provide the relevant Minister and the RCMP Board with a document explaining the criteria by which the RCMP selects its commissioned officers and those in equivalent civilian roles. This document should include an explanation of how the RCMP will change these criteria to “disrupt the unhealthy aspects of the RCMP’s management culture.”
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Sep 2023
Nova Scotia should set up a council to review the structure of policing in the province. It was due to make recommendations before the provincial police services agreement expires in 2032.
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Sep 2023
The federal government should set up a “resource hub” to provide standard care for those affected by mass shootings.
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Sep 2023
Ottawa was to legislate to create a “prevention-centric approach” to public safety across Canada. The legal framework would recognize that social determinants of health are key to community safety. These factors include income, education, job security, nutrition, housing, access to health services, among others.
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Sep 2023
The RCMP should commission a review of its critical incident response training and its handling of public communications.
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April 2024
Ottawa should establish a Community Safety and Well-Being Leadership Council. His task would be to design strategies for solving social problems and for prevention.
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April 2024
Provincial and territorial governments should each enact legislation to provide a legal framework for community safety and well-being initiatives.
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April 2024
The RCMP and other police services should review their systems for consistent inventory and disposal.
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April 2024
The RCMP Officer should provide semi-annual written updates on his progress in implementing the Commission’s recommendations to the Minister responsible and to the RCMP Management Advisory Board.
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This report from The Canadian Press was first published on April 17, 2023.
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