Senior Executive Committee

Mike Duheme

Mike Duheme is honoured to serve as Commissioner of the RCMP. With more than 35 years as a police officer, he brings a wide range of policing experience to his current role.

Hailing from Chambly, Quebec, he began his career as a general duty investigator in New Minas, Nova Scotia. He has served in four provinces across Canada, and internationally on a Kosovo peacekeeping mission. Over the course of his career, he has been a member of the RCMP's Emergency Response Team, a VIP personal protection officer and Operations Commander for the Francophone Summit.

In 2015, Commissioner Duheme was promoted to Officer in Charge of Parliamentary Protective Services, and he became the first Director of the Parliamentary Protective Service. With over 500 human resources under his command, he implemented strategies to facilitate integration among three organizationally distinct units.

In 2016, he became Commanding Officer of National Division, where he oversaw the conduct of sensitive and international investigations that impact Canada's national interests, as well as protective policing services in the National Capital Region. His duties also included leading the establishment of a dedicated cybercrime investigative team focused on combatting significant threats from transnational organized crime groups and threats to Canada's critical infrastructure.

Prior to his appointment as Commissioner in March 2023, he served as Deputy Commissioner of Federal Policing. This core function of the RCMP includes investigating drugs and organized crime, economic crime, and terrorist criminal activity; enforcing federal statutes and securing Canada's border; conducting international capacity building, liaison, and peacekeeping; and ensuring the safety of major events, state officials, dignitaries and foreign missions.

Commissioner Duheme recognizes that the RCMP's employees are our best ambassadors. He remains steadfast in his commitment to support the active participation of every employee, to foster a positive work environment, and to promote innovative ideas to improve the RCMP.

With his strong sense of leadership, he remains fully engaged in furthering the RCMP's modernization goals, strengthening relationships with all partners and Canadians, and continuing to protect and support the safety of communities in Canada and beyond.

Bryan Larkin

Bryan was appointed Senior Deputy Commissioner in November 2024; a role that aims to provide additional support to the Commissioner as the most senior member of the Deputy Commissioner ranks and performs a unique leadership role in support of his overall management of the Force. Senior Deputy Commissioner Bryan Larkin replaces the Commissioner when absent, and acts as his second in command. He assists the Commissioner in driving forward the breadth and depth of priorities and operational issues of the RCMP, in close collaboration with the rest of the Senior Executive Team.

Previously, Bryan led one of the three RCMP operational business lines as Deputy Commissioner, Specialized Policing Services (SPS) starting in July, 2022. Bryan's extensive police leadership experience includes serving as Chief of the Waterloo Region Police Service (WRPS), Chief of the Guelph Police Service, Director at the International Association of Chiefs of Police and, most recently, as President of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.

Bryan began his policing career in 1991 as a member of the WRPS, working as a front-line Constable. Over the course of his career, he held a number of progressively responsible positions and he is a strong believer of community volunteerism and is proud to support many causes including the United Way and Special Olympics Canada.

In 2013, Bryan was recognized for his longstanding commitment to community volunteerism and for his leadership within the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal. In September 2016, Bryan was invested as a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces by his Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston and, in July 2020, was advanced to Officer within the Order.

Senior Deputy Commissioner Larkin believes that excellence in policing is all about community, building trust with those we serve and building communities through partnership and cooperation with Canadian and international law enforcement agencies.

Jodie Boudreau

The Deputy Commissioner of Contract and Indigenous Policing is responsible for overseeing delivery of local policing services in Canada's three territories and in all provinces except Ontario and Quebec. She and her team ensure a uniform level of service and consistent responses to operational issues that arise as a result of the RCMP's frontline policing responsibilities. They are frequently called upon to provide leadership to the broader public safety community to advance federal priorities, including providing culturally competent police services to more than 600 Indigenous communities.

Deputy Commissioner Jodie Boudreau joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1992 as a general duty police officer in E Division (British Columbia). Her early career included working as a federal drug enforcement officer on Vancouver Island before continuing in general duty policing in the Lower Mainland.

Deputy Commissioner Boudreau also has experience as an undercover operator, was a member of the Tactical Troop, an Executive Officer, Critical Incident Commander, Assistant District Commander and Deputy Criminal Operations Officer.

In 2018, Jodie became the RCMP's Commanding Officer in Ontario (O Division) prior to assuming the role of Deputy Commissioner in 2023. She has also served as Aide-de-Camp to Alberta's Lieutenant Governor and is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Medal and the RCMP's Long Service Medal

Mark Flynn

Deputy Commissioner Mark Flynn is responsible for Federal Policing which includes both domestic and international operations. In his role, he is responsible for National Security, Protective Policing, Border Integrity, Criminal Operations, International Special Services, and Strategic Management.

Deputy Commissioner Flynn began his RCMP career in 1998 as a general duty officer in M Division, in Whitehorse. His early career included working as a plain clothes officer in Whitehorse, Technical Operations in Ottawa, and in other operational roles across Canada.

In December 2020, Deputy Commissioner Flynn was appointed to the position of Assistant Commissioner responsible for the governance and oversight of the RCMP Federal Policing National Security and Protective Policing programs.

Prior to taking the Assistant Commissioner role, Deputy Commissioner Flynn was responsible for the RCMP Federal Policing Cybercrime and Financial Crime programs. He has over a decade of experience in covert electronic surveillance in support of all types of investigation including national security, transnational organized crime and other serious crime investigations. Deputy Commissioner Flynn's experience extends to policy work in legislative reform, the National Wiretap Expert Committee, delivery of training to police and prosecutors and instruction and moderation of executive officer leadership training.

Marie-Claude Dandenault

Deputy Commissioner Dandenault is responsible for Specialized Policing Services, a broad range of critical services that include the Canadian Firearms Program, the Canadian Police College, Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, the Information Management / Information Technology Program, Forensic Science and Identification Services, Departmental Security, and Technical Operations. Her responsibilities also include stewardship for National Police Services, a suite of scientific, technological and police educational programs that support the broader Canadian law enforcement community.

Deputy Commissioner Dandenault joined the RCMP from the Service de Police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) where she most recently served as Chief-Inspector at the Chief's Cabinet. During her 25-year career with the SPVM, she held various positions including Patrol Officer, Sergeant, Borough Supervisor, Commander in various units, Critical incident Commander, Inspector and Chief Inspector.

She is an active contributor and well-respected member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police community.

Deputy Commissioner Dandenault brings exceptional communication skills to her role and a strong ability to foster teams. She has extensive experience in working with community leaders, government officials and law enforcement agencies across the country during which she led numerous transformative and innovative projects aimed at improving police services and community safety.

In 2021, Deputy Commissioner Dandenault was awarded with the Governor General of Canada's Police Exemplary Service Medal. She was awarded the King Charles III Coronation medal in 2024 for her outstanding contribution to leadership and community engagement. She holds certificates in Law and Management from Université de Montréal.

Alison Whelan

In May 2023, Alison was appointed as the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister Reform, Accountability and Culture. In this role, Alison is leading a centralized, strategic approach to RCMP reform and transformation. Importantly, this includes managing the RCMP's response to the Mass Casualty Commission final report and recommendations – and those of other external reports – through a holistic, organization-wide approach. Her area of responsibility also includes leadership and coordination of major organizational operational and culture reform initiatives. The secretariat for the RCMP's Management Advisory Board also falls under Alison's purview.

Alison has been with the RCMP since 2003, occupying research and strategic policy positions before taking on more senior and executive-level roles. In 2013, Alison joined the RCMP's Federal Policing as Director General Strategic Policy, and later as the Executive Director. In 2018, she was appointed Executive Director of National Security and Protective Policing. In 2020, Alison became the RCMP's Chief Strategic Policy and External Relations Officer, responsible for a broad range of responsibilities, including cabinet and parliamentary affairs, executive governance, ministerial affairs, national communication services, and access to information and privacy.

Alison began her professional career at the Public Policy Forum. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and completed the Harvard Kennedy School's Senior Executives in National and International Security program.

Samantha Hazen

Samantha (Sam) Hazen is the RCMP's Chief Financial Officer. She helps the Commissioner achieve the organization's strategic and operational priorities by providing guidance on financial administration, strategic investment, asset and real property management, procurement and contracting and corporate management systems.

Sam brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the RCMP. From 2020 until 2022, she served as the Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer at Shared Services Canada. Between 2015 and 2020, she provided leadership as Shared Services Canada's Deputy Chief Financial Officer, working to strengthened Shared Services Canada's relationship with other central agencies. She was instrumental in obtaining funding over many federal budget cycles to support Shared Services Canada's mandate. She also served as the Executive Director of Financial Policy and Community Development at the Treasury Board Secretariat, Office of the Comptroller General, where she was responsible for strengthening financial management oversight and financial community development across the federal government.

Sam holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Ottawa and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

In January 2013, Samantha received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her outstanding contribution to the Public Service.

Jasmin Breton

Jasmin Breton serves as Chief Human Resources Officer for the RCMP. In this role, he is responsible for many areas that directly support frontline policing. This includes, pay, health care benefits, harassment prevention, respectful workplace programs, learning and development and official languages. He also oversees the administration of the RCMP Academy in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Jasmin joined the RCMP in 1989 and was first posted to Saskatchewan where he served in various roles including General Duty, Highway Patrol and First Nations Policing.

He transferred to the RCMP Academy in 2001, where he shifted his focus to career development. In 2005, Jasmin was appointed to Sergeant Major. In 2009, he moved to Ottawa, Ontario, and was appointed to Inspector Officer in Charge of the Performance Centre for Ontario and Quebec.

While posted at National Headquarters in Ottawa, Jasmin was promoted to Superintendent in 2012 and took on the position of Career Development and Resourcing Officer. He also occupied positions in Executive/Officer Development and Resourcing and as the Director of the Police Sciences School at the Canadian Police College.

In 2016, Jasmin was appointed to Chief Superintendent and assumed the role of Director General of the Workplace Responsibility Branch. In 2018, he was promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner as the Commanding Officer of Depot Division. In 2020, he assumed the role of the Chief Learning Officer for the RCMP. In 2022, Jasmin retired from the Royal Canadian Mounted with over 32 years of service.

Jasmin returned to the RCMP in 2024 to take on the role of Chief Human Resources Officer.

Jasmin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, and Bachelor of Education degree and a Master’s degree in Education. He and his wife Jodi have two adult children. He enjoys travelling and continues to be active in many sports including tennis, golf and hockey.

Rob Hill

As Commanding Officer of K Division, Deputy Commissioner Rob Hill is responsible for overseeing Alberta, the RCMP's second largest division. K Division provides federal police services on behalf of the Government of Canada, serves as Alberta's contract provincial police force, provides contract municipal police services to large municipalities, and is a key partner in joint forces law enforcement operations.

With over 26 years service in the RCMP, Deputy Commissioner Hill has vast knowledge in critical incident command as well as in contract and federal policing from his various roles across multiple divisions. He has served as an Administration and Personnel Officer in Nunavut, Officer in Charge of the Stony Plain, Spruce Grove and Enoch detachment in Alberta, and as the Assistant District Officer of the Central Alberta District. With extensive experience in senior leadership roles, Deputy Commissioner Hill most recently served as the Commanding Officer of the Manitoba RCMP, following three years as its Criminal Operations Officer.

When accepting his current role, Rob shared his focus on supporting RCMP employees in Alberta by ensuring they have everything needed to enhance the safety and security of the communities they serve. With the right equipment and resources in place, he will continue to build on the RCMP in Alberta's established history of delivering policing services that demonstrate accountability and build confidence and trust.

Prior to joining the RCMP, Deputy Commissioner Hill served for seven years as a medic with the Canadian Armed Forces. He holds a Master's Degree in International Police Leadership from Charles Sturt University and is a graduate of the Executive Development in Policing Program from the Canadian Police College.

Dwayne McDonald

As Commanding Officer for E Division, Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald is responsible for overseeing the RCMP's largest division British Columbia. E Division provides federal police services on behalf of the Government of Canada, serves as British Columbia's contract provincial police force, provides contract municipal police services to large municipalities, and is a key partner in joint forces law enforcement operations.

Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald has over 29 years of experience in law enforcement having served both the Canada Border Services Agency and the RCMP. Deputy Commissioner McDonald has a vast knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal policing with experience in positions of leadership and command in a number of high profile RCMP positions in British Columbia.

Most recently, Dwayne served as the Assistant Commissioner and Criminal Operations Officer for Federal, Investigative Services and Organized Crime for the province of British Columbia. He had oversight of a large portfolio of including RCMP Major Crime, Police Support Services, Criminal Intelligence, Federal Policing, National Security, and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit – British Columbia.

Dwayne holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Simon Fraser University. He lectures at the Canadian Police College in Major Case Management, Major Crime and Kidnapping investigations. He belongs to the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, and is a member of a number of significant law enforcement and intelligence-related committees.

In 2015, Dwayne was invested as a Member of the Order of Merit of Police Forces by The Governor General of Canada, His Excellency the Right Honorable David Johnston.

Rouben Khatchadourian

Rouben Khatchadourian is a senior executive in the Canadian federal government, joining the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as the Chief Strategic Policy, External Relations and Communications Officer in August 2023. As a member of the Senior Executive Committee, he provides leadership on RCMP-wide policy development, cabinet and parliamentary affairs. He serves as a key liaison with Central Agencies to advance programs, policy and funding proposals that bolster RCMP's capacities to adapt and deliver public safety and law enforcement priorities. His portfolio also includes the RCMP's National Communications Service and Public Affairs program.

He was previously at the Public Health Agency of Canada at the height of Canada's COVID-19 pandemic response as Vice President for Strategic Policy. His portfolio was accountable for advancing public health in government decision-making, inter-governmental relations with Provinces and Territories, and Public Health Agency of Canada institutional renewal in light of lessons learned during the pandemic. From 2019-2022 he was in the Privy Council Office as the Director of Operations in the Economic and Regional Development Policy secretariat. In this position, he was responsible for leading the team that supports Cabinet committee business and whole-of-government policy coordination for the following issue areas: environment and climate change, energy and natural resources, agriculture, transport, and fisheries and oceans.

Prior to Privy Council Office he served as a career diplomat in the Canadian Foreign Service for 23 years, holding various leadership positions at Global Affairs Canada in the trade, global and political and military issues portfolios. Notable executive positions included: Director General for Trade Controls regulating the trade of supply-managed commodities and the exports of military and sensitive goods; Corporate Secretary; Executive Director for Defence and Security Relations; and Head of the G8 Presidency Unit during the G8 Muskoka and G20 Toronto Summits (2008-2010). Diplomatic postings in missions abroad included London, Beijing, Amman and Riyadh.

Rouben is a graduate of École des Hautes Études Commerciales (BBA) and the London School of Economics and Political science, (Executive Master of Sciences Diplomacy and International Strategy).