Canadians’ views of RCMP policing services

List of tables

Data was collected from January 13 to February 9, 2023.
The overall results in this table include a combination of online panels and telephone interviews.
The results have a national margin of error of +/-1.8%, 19 times out of 20.
Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.
Results are "weighted". They are adjusted so that age, gender and region better match the Canadian population.

Table 1: Attitude towards the RCMP
n/a	Agree	Neutral	Disagree
How important is the RCMP's contribution to keeping Canadians safe?	86%	5%	9%
How satisfied are you with the RCMP's contribution to keeping Canadians safe?	62%	14%	24%
I feel safer because of the RCMP.	56%	23%	21%

Table 2: General
n/a	Agree	Neutral	Disagree
RCMP personnel demonstrate excellence.	58%	23%	19%
The RCMP is an honest organization that acts with integrity.	51%	20%	29%
RCMP personnel demonstrate compassion.	50%	28%	22%
The RCMP is an accountable organization that takes responsibility.	46%	20%	34%
RCMP personnel treat people with respect.	53%	22%	25%
The RCMP places an emphasis on providing quality service to the public.	58%	21%	21%
I have trust and confidence in the RCMP.	58%	17%	24%
I would encourage friends and family members to apply to the RCMP.	50%	20%	30%

Table 3: Partnership with the RCMP
n/a	Agree	Neutral	Disagree
The RCMP is an organization that is welcoming and inclusive of people from different backgrounds.	54%	24%	23%
RCMP personnel reflect the cultural diversity in my community.	47%	25%	28%

Table 4: Sensitivity
n/a	Agree	Neutral	Disagree
The RCMP is sensitive to the needs of different cultures and groups.	45%	24%	31%
The RCMP treats Indigenous peoples fairly.	35%	22%	43%
The RCMP treats members of racialized groups (visible minorities) fairly.	41%	25%	35%
The RCMP treats women fairly.	46%	23%	31%
The RCMP treats members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities fairly.	40%	33%	27%
The RCMP treats people with a disability fairly.	50%	28%	22%

Table 5: Service and responsiveness
n/a	Agree	Neutral	Disagree
The RCMP is effective at responding quickly to calls for assistance.	54%	25%	21%
The RCMP is contributing to traffic safety in my province or territory.	52%	23%	25%
The RCMP is a forward-looking, innovative organization.	36%	31%	33%

Table 6: Priorities of the RCMP
n/a	Agree	Neutral	Disagree
The RCMP is addressing youth involvement in crime as offenders.	43%	34%	23%
The RCMP is reducing the threat and impact of organized crime.	57%	21%	22%
The RCMP is reducing the threat and impact of serious crime, such as murder, sexual assault, robbery and arson.	54%	21%	25%
The RCMP is effectively responding to threats to national security.	59%	21%	20%
The RCMP is contributing to safer Indigenous communities.	36%	26%	38%
The RCMP is advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples of Canada.	35%	29%	36%
The RCMP is reducing the overall impact of economic crime, such as money laundering, stock market (capital market) fraud, and serious organized fraud.	51%	21%	27%
The RCMP is effectively responding to cybercrime threats.	50%	24%	26%
The RCMP is effectively addressing online fraud and scams.	46%	21%	33%
The RCMP is reducing the production, sale, and distribution of illegal drugs.	51%	22%	27%
The RCMP is effectively responding to threats at the border between the ports of entry.	54%	22%	23%
The RCMP is effectively participating in a variety of international activities, such as peacekeeping missions and offering training to foreign police.	56%	30%	15%
The RCMP rapidly adapts to new and emerging priorities.	41%	28%	31%
Canada's firearms program contributes to public safety in Canada.	55%	15%	30%

Data was collected from January 13 to February 9, 2023.
The overall results in this table include a combination of online panels and telephone interviews.
The results have a national margin of error of +/-1.8%, 19 times out of 20.
Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.
Results are "weighted". They are adjusted so that age, gender and region better match the Canadian population.

Table 7: What is your main source of information about the RCMP?
n/a	Percentages
Local/national media (newspapers, radio, television news)	69%
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, YouTube)	9%
Family/friends	6%
RCMP (website, detachment, employee)	6%
Other	6%
Don't know	3%

Data was collected from January 13 to February 9, 2023.
The overall results in this table include a combination of online panels and telephone interviews.
The results have a national margin of error of +/-1.8%, 19 times out of 20.
Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.
Results are based on those who answered "Yes" to having had a direct contact with the RCMP.

Data was collected from January 13 to February 9, 2023.
The overall results in this table include a combination of online panels and telephone interviews.
The results have a national margin of error of +/-1.8%, 19 times out of 20.
Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.
Results are based on those who answered "Yes" to having had a direct contact with the RCMP.
Questions were answered on a 5-point scale and summarized to Agree/Neutral/Disagree/Don't know to help with the review.

Table 10: Views on contact with the RCMP
n/a	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Don't know
It was easy to get in touch with the RCMP.	82%	5%	12%	0%
RCMP personnel treated me fairly.	80%	9%	10%	0%
RCMP personnel demonstrated professionalism.	80%	8%	11%	1%
RCMP personnel were courteous and respectful.	81%	8%	9%	1%
RCMP personnel were knowledgeable and competent.	73%	12%	13%	2%
RCMP personnel delivered the service in a timely fashion.	67%	10%	18%	1%
RCMP personnel went beyond minimum requirements in providing good service.	52%	20%	24%	1%
I had trust and confidence in the RCMP personnel with whom I interacted.	67%	14%	17%	0%

Data was collected from January 13 to February 9, 2023.
The overall results in this table include a combination of online panels and telephone interviews.
The results have a national margin of error of +/-1.8%, 19 times out of 20.
Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.
Results are based on those who answered "Yes" to having had a direct contact with the RCMP.
Questions were answered on a 5-point scale and summarized to Satisfied/Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied/Dissatisfied/Don't know to help with the review.

Table 11: Satisfaction with the service received during the contact(s) with the RCMP
n/a	Percentages
Satisfied	67%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied	11%
Dissatisfied	20%
Don't know	2%