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Introduction to Info Source

Info Source describes the programs and activities, and the information holdings related to programs and activities, of government institutions subject to the Access to Information Act to facilitate the right of access. It also provides individuals, including current and former employees of the Government of Canada, with relevant information to access personal information about themselves held by government institutions subject to the Privacy Act and to exercise their rights under the Privacy Act.

The Introduction and an index of institutions subject to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act is available centrally.

The Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act assign overall responsibility to the President of Treasury Board (as the designated Minister) for the government-wide administration of the legislation.

Background

The RCMP's federal mandate is drawn from the authority and responsibility assigned under Section 18 of the RCMP Act. The RCMP is headed by the Commissioner of the RCMP, who reports to parliament through the Minister of Public Safety.

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Responsibilities

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) enforces laws throughout Canada made by or under the authority of Parliament. The RCMP's federal mandate, drawn from the authority and responsibility assigned under Section 18 of the RCMP Act, is multi-faceted; it includes preventing and investigating crime; maintaining peace and order; enforcing laws; contributing to national security; ensuring the safety of visiting state officials and dignitaries; ensuring safety of foreign missions; providing vital operational support services to other police and law enforcement agencies within Canada and abroad. The administration of justice within the provinces and the territories, including enforcement of the Criminal Code, is the responsibility of provincial and territorial governments; the RCMP has contract agreements with the three territories and all provinces except Ontario and Quebec, to enforce criminal, territorial, and provincial laws, pursuant to Section 20 of the RCMP Act.

The RCMP operates within three core areas of responsibility:

Institutional programs and activities

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Contract and Indigenous Policing

Contract Policing provides provincial/territorial policing services, as negotiated under the terms of the Provincial Police Services Agreement, as well as s municipal policing services as negotiated under the terms of the Municipal Police Services Agreement (MPSA) or through Community Tripartite Agreements (CTAs). Funding provided though cost-sharing between federal, provincial and municipal governments, with share percentages based on population and/or time of entry into the contract. Canadians benefit from the maintenance of a large pool of highly trained RCMP members who are available for redeployment from coast to coast for national and international events and incidents.

National Criminal Operations

Develops national policies and procedures governing the contracted enforcement activities of the RCMP, of the Criminal Code of Canada and of traffic services in the eight contract provinces (all but Ontario and Quebec) and three territories. It develops policies and procedures governing operational support services such as underwater recovery teams, search and rescue and police dog services, and the SAFE Plan for school interventions, and monitors their implementation. It oversees all aspects of the use of force, such as the Incident Management Intervention Model, as well as policy compliance, Crimestoppers and Victim Services.

Operational Readiness and Response

Provides a central point of contact for emergency management and incident response across the RCMP. ORR has a central secretariat at HQ in Ottawa which works with those on the operational front across the country to provide a coordinated and timely response to any emergency.

National Crime Prevention and Vulnerable Persons Unit

Provides Canadians with information on effective ways to prevent and reduce crime by reducing risk factors before crime happens. Vulnerable Persons Unit (VPU) is the policy center for human trafficking, hate crime, gender-based violence (including intimate partner violence), and support for victims of crime.

Strategic Policing Agreements

Develops and maintains operational systems used by front-line employees on a daily basis to deliver law enforcement services. Provides interpretation and overarching guidance to Divisions and NHQ policy centres on the implementation and provisions of the Agreements. Also maintains the General Duty Resource Police Model.

National Indigenous Policing Services

The RCMP, as the service provider under the FNPP, provides supplemental policing by way of tripartite policing agreements.

Federal Policing

Federal Policing protects Canada, its people, and its interests against the greatest domestic and international criminal threats, including risks to national security, transnational and serious organized crime, and cybercrime. Federal Policing is a core responsibility of the RCMP that is carried out in every province and territory in Canada, as well as internationally.

Border Integrity

Secures Canada’s borders against criminal threats like smuggling drugs, firearms, and illegal migration.

Economic and Financial Crime

Upholds Canada’s economic security from crimes like money laundering, corruption, fraud, and market manipulation.

International Policing

To further Canada's global peace agenda through cooperation and support of the international law-enforcement community, thereby ensuring that both Canadians and the global community are safer. This program is necessary as it addresses the transnational scope of crime and terrorism through building relationships with the international policing partners, participating in the INTEPOL global information sharing network and conducting extra-territorial criminal investigations. Additionally, the RCMP actively participates in multiple missions abroad in a peacekeeping role and by providing support to nations at risk in building their law enforcement capacity. Through this international cooperation and collaboration, this program contributes directly to a more secure world and Canada.

Intelligence

Guides federal and international criminal investigations through collection, analysis, and reporting.

National Security

Collaborating to protect Canada from threats like espionage, foreign influence and activities leading to government destruction or overthrow.

Protective Policing

Safeguards Canada’s democratic institutions and protecting designated individuals, sites, and events.

Sensitive and International Investigations

Investigates sensitive, high-risk matters that threaten Canada’s political, economic, and social integrity at home and abroad.

Serious and Organized Crime

Combats criminal networks engaged in illegal activities, such as illegal trafficking, smuggling and proliferation of illicit goods and technologies.

Federal Policing Special Services

Perform the essential task of supporting, advancing and enabling operations. This program comprises of Witness Protection, Covert Operations, Human Source Program, Undercover Operations, Source Development Program, Legal Application Support, and Tactical and Internet Operational Support (TIOS).

Specialized Policing Services

Specialized Policing Services provides critical frontline operational support services including National Police Services not only to the RCMP but also to its partners across the entire Canadian law enforcement and criminal justice communities, as well as to select foreign organizations.

Canadian Firearms Program

Enhances public safety by providing police and other law enforcement organizations with operational and technical support vital to the prevention and investigation of firearms crime both in Canada and internationally. Its goal is to reduce firearms-related death and injury in Canadian communities by regulating and promoting responsible ownership, use and storage of all firearms in Canada.

Canadian Police College

Delivers advanced and specialized police education, training and executive development to law enforcement personnel across Canada and international partners. Provides training to the Canadian Law Enforcement community to increase the knowledge base thus contributing to increased efficiency of Canadian Law Enforcement agencies/departments.

Departmental Security

Supports RCMP operations by providing measures which ensure the integrity of its sensitive business and policing resources (employees, facilities and information). Protects RCMP facilities and assets from insider threat, terrorism, organized crime, infiltration, theft, damage, espionage and other types of security breaches and/or violation. Also responsible for access and egress control at all RCMP facilities.

Digital Program

Includes all information necessary to carry out the RCMP’s mandate, as well as the systems used to access, communicate, record, share and manage this information. It also incorporates all manual and computer-based systems, wireless and wireline communications.

Forensic Science and Identification Services

Provides investigative support services for police in Canada and international partners including forensic science services, crime scene forensic identification, fingerprint identification and criminal record repositories.

Technical Operations

Provides technical solutions and specialized services for police, including air support, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, child exploitation, missing persons, and the National Cybercrime Coordination Centre. Established for the delivery of technical capability, scientific policing methodologies, and specialized investigative expertise and direction essential to all RCMP operations.

Internal Services

Internal Services are groups of related activities and resources that are administered to support the needs of programs and other corporate obligations of an organization. These groups are Management and Oversight Services; Communications Services; Legal Services; Human Resources Management Services; Financial Management Services; Information Management Services; Information Technology Services; Real Property Services; Materiel Services; Acquisition Services; and Travel and Other Administrative Services. Internal Services include only those activities and resources that apply across an organization and not to those provided specifically to a program.

Corporate Accounting, Policy and Control

Acquisition Services involve activities undertaken to acquire a good or service to fulfil a properly completed request (including a complete and accurate definition of requirements and certification that funds are available) until entering or amending a contract.

Acquisitions Management Services

Plans, manages and delivers procurement and contracting services for clients in the national headquarters region for their individual requirements and nationally for standardized requirements. Directs national high risk or high dollar value procurement on behalf of Headquarters and the Regions in accordance with delegated authorities.

Communications Services

Communications Services involve activities undertaken to ensure that Government of Canada communications are effectively managed, well-coordinated and responsive to the diverse information needs of the public. The communications management function ensures that the public - internal or external - receives government information, and that the views and concerns of the public are considered in the planning, management and evaluation of policies, programs, services and initiatives.

Financial Management Services

Financial Management Services involve activities undertaken to ensure the prudent use of public resources, including planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting, control and oversight, analysis, decision support and advice, and financial systems.

Human Resources Management

Human Resources Management involve activities undertaken for determining strategic direction, allocating resources among services and processes, as well as activities relating to analyzing exposure to risk and determining appropriate countermeasures. They ensure that the service operations and programs of the federal government comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and/or plans.

Career Development and Resourcing

Provides career planning advice to regular member, including succession, lateral transfers, and promotion processes. Responsible for all PS and CM staffing actions for HQ positions and divisional positions reporting centrally. Includes resource center that provides access to informal learning and development opportunities and facilitates employee training.

Employee Management Relations Office

The EMRO is comprised of several units offering a variety of services in relation to Professional Responsibility, Health Services, Division Wellness and Civil Litigation. It is also responsible for the oversight and management of internal investigation processes related to conduct, harassment, and public complaints.

Honours and Recognition Program

Promotes Canada, the RCMP, its communities and partners by delivering its ceremonial services to all Canadians as well as the international community. Ceremonial Support activities are delivered by the Musical Ride who tour Canada and abroad four to six months each year showcasing Canada's proud heritage and culture. This Program responds to both domestic and international requests for historical information about the RCMP. Additionally, the RCMP supports and develops government partners by providing RCMP members in Ceremonial dress at Special events (for example, Olympics, Expos, Summits) both domestically and internationally. Through the activities of this program, the RCMP contributes to Canada's vibrant culture and heritage.

Informatics Services

Information Management Services

Information Management Services involve activities undertaken to achieve efficient and effective information management to support program and service delivery; foster informed decision making; facilitate accountability, transparency, and collaboration; and preserve and ensure access to information and records for the benefit of present and future generations.

Information Technology Services

Information Technology Services involve activities undertaken to achieve efficient and effective use of information technology to support government priorities and program delivery, to increase productivity, and to enhance services to the public.

Statutory Payments

This Program ensures that RCMP employees and their families are provided income security in the event of disability or death. This program is necessary to ensure that an appropriate level of support is afforded to those who are affected by circumstances beyond their control and as a result of their employment with the RCMP. The activities within this program are regulated by statutory payments, for example, the RCMP Pension Continuation Act payments.

Compensation to Members Injured on Duty

Provides both financial and health care assistance to members of the RCMP who die or suffer a permanent work-related illness or injury leading to a loss of quality of life. It significantly contributes to the higher-level expected results of the organization's mandate in that it protects members of the organization in a real way in the event they become disabled as a result of carrying out the duties and activities associated with endeavoring to provide safe homes and safe communities for Canadians.

Survivor Income Plan

Designed to maintain the net income of the survivors of a member of the RCMP whose death arose out of or was directly connected with service at the same level of net income as though the member was still alive. Entitlement of benefits begins the first day of the month following the member's death. The benefits payable are determined based on the number of eligible survivors the member had at the time of death.

RCMP Pension Continuation Act (PCA) Payments

Provides for the payment of pensions to Officers, Non-Commissioned officers and Constables engaged prior to March 1, 1949, except for those who elected to come under the RCMP Superannuation Act. The PCA is a defined benefit pension plan whose purpose is to provide a lifetime benefit for RCMP members and their survivors. The PCA is the predecessor to this Act. The PCA currently does not have any contributors, consequently once the plan has met all its existing pensioner obligations, the plan will most likely be wound up.

Legal Services

Legal services involve activities undertaken to enable government departments and agencies to pursue policy, program and service delivery priorities and objectives within a legally sound framework.

Management and Oversight Services

Management and Oversight Services involve activities undertaken for determining strategic direction, and allocating resources among services and processes, as well as those activities related to analyzing exposure to risk and determining appropriate countermeasures. They ensure that the service operations and programs of the federal government comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and/or plans.

Materiel Management Services

Materiel Services involve activities undertaken to ensure that materiel can be managed by departments in a sustainable and financially responsible manner that supports the cost-effective and efficient delivery of government programs.

Real Property Management Services

Real Property Services involve activities undertaken to ensure real property is managed in a sustainable and financially responsible manner, throughout its life cycle, to support the cost-effective and efficient delivery of government programs.

Independent Centre for Harassment Resolution

The IHCR is a centralized, independent unit that facilitates the Canada Labour Code and Workplace Harassment and Violence Regulations for all employees. It is obligated to document all actions taken to address a report of harassment or violence and to collect information related to occurrences under section 35(1) of the Regulations.

Professional Responsibility Sector

The Professional Responsibility Sector is responsible for championing the entrenchment of values and ethics across all aspects of RCMP decision-making and employee behaviour.

Reform, Accountability and Culture

Leads and supports major reform and renewal initiatives across the RCMP. Leads the RCMP’s response to significant external reviews and advises on internal culture change initiatives, while providing secretariat support to the RCMP’s Management Advisory Board.

Travel and Other Administrative Services

Travel and Other Administrative Services include Government of Canada (GC) travel services, as well as those other internal services that do not smoothly fit with any of the internal services categories.

Manuals

  • Administration Manual
    • Asset Management
    • Canadian Firearms Program
    • Career Management
    • Ceremonial Protocol and Drill
    • Disability Management and Accommodation Program
    • Executive/Officer
    • Financial Management
    • Firearms
    • Health Services
    • Informatics
    • Information Management
    • Learning, Training and Development
    • National Compensation
    • Occupational Safety
    • Property Management
    • Public Service
    • Security
    • Transportation Management
    • Uniform and Dress
    • Workplace Well-Being
  • Operational Manual
    • Integrated Forensic Identification
    • Laboratory Services
    • Protective Policing
    • Operational Communications Centres
    • Tactical Operations

Additional Information

For general information about making a request for access to information or personal information, see Make an access to information or personal information request.

To make a request for information online, access the Access to Information and Personal Information Online Request Service.

To make a request for information under the Access to Information Act or the Privacy Act by mail, mail your letter or completed Access to Information Request Form (Access to Information Act) or Personal Information Request Form (Privacy Act), along with any necessary documents (such as consent or the $5 application fee for a request under the Access to Information Act), to the following address:

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Access to Information and Privacy Branch
RCMP Mail Stop #61
73 Leikin Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R2

In accordance with the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act, an area on the premises will be made available to review original materials on site if that is the applicant's preference (and it is practical to do so), or if it is not practical to create copies of the material.

Please note: Each request made to the RCMP under the Access to Information Act must be accompanied by an application fee of $5. For requests made online, this is paid at the time of application via credit card. For requests made by mail, this should be paid by enclosing cheque or money order made payable to the Receiver General for Canada.

The Government of Canada encourages the release of information through requests outside of the formal request processes. To make an informal request, contact:

Stephane Brisson
RCMP Access to Information and Privacy Branch
73 Leikin Drive, Mail Stop #61
Ottawa, ON  K1A 0R2

atip-aiprp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

You may also wish to search summaries of completed access to information requests for which the RCMP has already provided responses, as this information may be more easily obtained. You may also wish to review available open data regarding the RCMP.

The RCMP conducts privacy impact assessments (PIAs) to ensure that privacy implications will be appropriately identified, assessed and resolved before a new or substantially modified program or activity involving personal information is implemented. Summaries of completed PIAs are available here.

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