The CRCC makes broad-ranging recommendations regarding RCMP policies, procedures and training with the ultimate goal of improving policing and enhancing the RCMP's public accountability.
Drawing from its experience in reviewing public complaints and police activities in RCMP jurisdictions across Canada, the CRCC's unique insight informs the development of national and divisional policies and best practices that benefit citizens in every province and territory the RCMP serves.
BC
The CRCC in British Columbia
- Complaints about Police in BC (non-RCMP)
Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner of BC - Independent Investigations into Police-Involved Serious Incidents or Deaths in BC
Independent Investigations Office of BC - RCMP in BC
RCMP "E" Division
Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in BC?
Make a Complaint
The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in BC are examined fairly and impartially.
The CRCC works together with its BC oversight partners—the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) and the Independent Investigations Office (IIO)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in BC are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.
RCMP Public Complaints in British Columbia
The chart below shows the number of public complaints filed against BC RCMP over the past five years. Please note that not all complaints filed are within the CRCC's mandate.
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| 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complaints accepted | 1,143 | 1,255 | 1,323 | 1,526 | 1,452 |
| Complaints refused | 408 | 600 | 556 | 435 | 576 |
| Complaints pending | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
For more information, and to see data for all provinces and territories in Canada, read our annual Report on RCMP Public Complaints.
The CRCC's work in the region
In addition to taking public complaints and reviewing the RCMP's handling of these complaints, the CRCC's work in British Columbia includes:
Systemic Investigations
Activities and Operations of the RCMP "E" Division Community-Industry Response Group
This investigation is looking at how the RCMP "E" Division C-IRG is structured, managed, and how it operates. The focus is on who has authority and how they are held accountable.
Complaint Investigations
NOTE: The CRCC's Chairperson can initiate an investigation with or without a public complaint
Conduct of an RCMP Dog Handler During an Arrest
The CRCC investigated a complaint about an RCMP police service dog handler and his use of force during an arrest.
The CRCC found that:
- the force used was unreasonable and significant, and caused serious injuries
- the member did not provide medical assistance when needed.
Coquitlam Use of Force Incident
The CRCC investigated an incident concerning a contested condo vote at a hotel in Coquitlam, BC The situation escalated and led to the arrest of an elderly couple in front of their granddaughter.
The CRCC made several findings, including that:
- the RCMP members did not clearly explain the reasonable grounds needed to justify the arrest
- because the arrest was not reasonable, the use of force was also not justified.
The CRCC’s work with partners
Police Oversight in British Columbia – Flowchart [Click to enlarge]
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Police Oversight in British Columbia (BC) - Flowchart:
An incident involving a member of the public and police occurs. There are two independent ways the incident can be examined. Some incidents are examined using both procedures.
For all police in BC, if the incident leads to a serious injury or death of the person (as defined in the BC Police Act):
- The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is notified about the incident either by police, the affected person, or the public.
- The IIO's role is to determine whether an officer may have committed an offence. An IIO investigation concludes when the Chief Civilian Director makes one of two decisions:
- The officer may have committed an offence.
- The IIO refers the matter to Crown counsel to consider charges against the officer.
- Crown counsel either agrees to the charges and explains them in a statement or does not approve the charges and may explain their rationale in a statement.
- The officer has not committed a criminal offence (or an offence under other applicable legislation).
- The IIO may refer matters related to officer conduct (i.e. non-criminal) to either the OPCC or CRCC.
- The IIO may release a public report or a concluding statement summarizing the decision.
- The officer may have committed an offence.
- For a full explanation of the role of the IIO: www.iiobc.ca
If the incident leads to a person filing a public complaint about the RCMP:
- Complaints are filed with the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission
for the RCMP (CRCC).
- If accepted, the complaint is sent to the RCMP to either resolve informally or investigate.
- An RCMP public complaint investigator is assigned to examine the police conduct. A report detailing what was found is issued. The person who filed the complaint receives a copy of this report.
- If dissatisfied with the report, the person who filed the complaint may ask the CRCC to review the decision.
- If the CRCC agrees with the RCMP's decision, the person who filed the complaint receives a "satisfied" report concluding the matter.
- If the CRCC does not agree, the CRCC will make recommendations on corrective actions to the RCMP. The person who filed the complaint will receive a copy of the report.
- For a full explanation of the role of the CRCC: www.complaintscommission.ca
If the incident leads to a person filing a public complaint about municipal police:
- Complaints are filed with the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC).
- If accepted, the complaint is sent to the police service to attempt early resolution or investigate.
- A police Professional Standards investigator is assigned to examine the police conduct and a civilian OPCC investigative analyst oversees the investigative process. A report detailing what was found is issued. The person who filed the complaint receives a copy of this report.
- If dissatisfied with the report, the person who filed the complaint may ask the OPCC to review the decision.
- If the OPCC agrees with the decision, the person who filed the complaint receives a letter of confirmation concluding the matter.
- If the OPCC does not agree, the OPCC can appoint a retired judge to review. The judge may issue disciplinary or corrective actions. The person who filed the complaint will receive a copy of the report.
- For a full explanation of the role of the OPCC: www.opcc.bc.ca
AB
The CRCC in Alberta
- Complaints about Police in AB (non-RCMP)
Alberta Law Enforcement Review Board - Independent Investigations into Police‑Involved Serious Incidents or Deaths in AB
Alberta Serious Incident Response Team - RCMP in AB
RCMP "K" Division
Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in AB?
Make a Complaint
The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in AB are examined fairly and impartially.
The CRCC works together with its AB oversight partners—the Alberta Law Enforcement Review Board (LERB) and the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in AB are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.
Report on RCMP Public Complaints in AB
In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the AB minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.
The report must:
- Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
- Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
- Identify trends, if any.
Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in AB.
Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the AB minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.
CRCC Investigations
In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.
Chairperson-Initiated Complaints
If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.
If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair-initiated complaints.
To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.
Systemic Investigations
The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.
To learn more, click here.
SK
The CRCC in Saskatchewan
- Complaints about Police in SK (non-RCMP)
Saskatchewan Public Complaints Commission - Independent Investigations into Police‑Involved Serious Incidents or Deaths in SK
Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team - RCMP in SK
RCMP "F" Division
Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in SK?
Make a Complaint
The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in SK are examined fairly and impartially.
The CRCC works together with its SK oversight partners—the Saskatchewan Public Complaints Commission (PCC) and the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in SK are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.
Report on RCMP Public Complaints in SK
In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the SK minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.
The report must:
- Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
- Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
- Identify trends, if any.
Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in SK.
Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the SK minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.
CRCC Investigations
In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.
Chairperson-Initiated Complaints
If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.
If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair-initiated complaints.
To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.
Systemic Investigations
The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.
To learn more, click here.
MB
The CRCC in Manitoba
- Complaints about Police in MB (non-RCMP)
Manitoba Law Enforcement Review Agency - Independent Investigations into Police‑Involved Serious Incidents or Deaths in MB
Independent Investigations Unit of Manitoba - RCMP in MB
RCMP "D" Division
Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in MB?
Make a Complaint
The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in MB are examined fairly and impartially.
The CRCC works together with its MB oversight partners—the Manitoba Law Enforcement Review Agency (LERA) and the Independent Investigations Unit of Manitoba (IIU)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in MB are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.
Report on RCMP Public Complaints in MB
In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the MB minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.
The report must:
- Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
- Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
- Identify trends, if any.
Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in MB.
Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the MB minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.
CRCC Investigations
In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.
Chairperson-Initiated Complaints
If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.
If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair-initiated complaints.
To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.
Systemic Investigations
The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.
To learn more, click here.
ON
The CRCC in Ontario
- Complaints about Police in ON (non-RCMP)
Law Enforcement Complaints Agency (LECA) - Independent Investigations into Police-Involved Serious Incidents or Deaths in ON
Ontario Special Investigations Unit - RCMP in ON
RCMP "O" Division
Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in ON?
Make a Complaint
The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in ON are examined fairly and impartially.
The CRCC works together with its ON oversight partners—the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) and the Ontario Special Investigations Unit (SIU)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in ON are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.
Report on RCMP Public Complaints in ON
In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the ON minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.
The report must:
- Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
- Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
- Identify trends, if any.
Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in ON.
Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the ON minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.
CRCC Investigations
In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.
Chairperson-Initiated Complaints
If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.
If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair initiated complaints.
To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.
Systemic Investigations
The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.
To learn more, click here.
QC
The CRCC in Quebec
- Complaints about Police in QC (non-RCMP)
Commissaire à la déontologie policière - Independent Investigations into Police-Involved Serious Incidents or Deaths in QC
Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes - RCMP in QC
RCMP "C" Division
Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in QC?
Make a Complaint
The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in QC are examined fairly and impartially.
The CRCC works together with its QC oversight partners—the Commissaire à la déontologie policière, the Tribunal administratif de déontologie policière and the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in QC are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.
Report on RCMP Public Complaints in QC
In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the QC minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.
The report must:
- Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
- Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
- Identify trends, if any.
Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in QC.
Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the QC minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.
CRCC Investigations
In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.
Chairperson-Initiated Complaints
If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.
If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair-initiated complaints.
To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.
Systemic Investigations
The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.
To learn more, click here.
NB
The CRCC in New Brunswick
- Complaints about Police in NB (non-RCMP)
New Brunswick Police Commission - RCMP in NB
RCMP "J" Division
Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in NB?
Make a Complaint
The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in NB are examined fairly and impartially.
The CRCC works together with its NB oversight partner—the New Brunswick Police Commission (NBPC)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in NB are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.
Report on RCMP Public Complaints in NB
In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the NB minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.
The report must:
- Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
- Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
- Identify trends, if any.
Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in NB.
Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the NB minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.
CRCC Investigations
In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.
Chairperson-Initiated Complaints
If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.
If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair initiated complaints.
To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.
Systemic Investigations
The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.
To learn more, click here.
PE
The CRCC in Prince Edward Island
- Complaints about Police in PE (non-RCMP)
Office of the Police Commissioner - RCMP in PE
RCMP "L" Division
Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in PE?
Make a Complaint
The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in PE are examined fairly and impartially.
The CRCC works together with its PE oversight partner—the Office of the Police Commissioner (OPC)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in PE are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.
Report on RCMP Public Complaints in PE
In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the PE minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.
The report must:
- Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
- Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
- Identify trends, if any.
Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in PE.
Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the PE minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.
CRCC Investigations
In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.
Chairperson-Initiated Complaints
If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.
If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair initiated complaints.
To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.
Systemic Investigations
The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.
To learn more, click here.
NS
The CRCC in Nova Scotia
- Complaints about Police in NS (non-RCMP)
Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner - Independent Investigations into Police-Involved Serious Incidents or Deaths in NS
Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team - RCMP in NS
RCMP "H" Division
Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in NS?
Make a Complaint
The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in NS are examined fairly and impartially.
The CRCC works together with its NS oversight partners—the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner (OPCC) and the Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in NS are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.
Report on RCMP Public Complaints in NS
In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the NS minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.
The report must:
- Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
- Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
- Identify trends, if any.
Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in NS.
Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the NS minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.
CRCC Investigations
In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.
Chairperson-Initiated Complaints
If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.
If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair initiated complaints.
To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.
Systemic Investigations
The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.
To learn more, click here.
NL
The CRCC in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Complaints about Police in NL (non-RCMP)
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Public Complaints Commission - Independent Investigations into Police-Involved Serious Incidents or Deaths in NL
Serious Incident Response Team of Newfoundland and Labrador - RCMP in NL
RCMP "B" Division
Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in NL?
Make a Complaint
The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in NL are examined fairly and impartially.
The CRCC works together with its NL oversight partners—the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Public Complaints Commission (RNCPCC) and the Serious Incident Response Team of Newfoundland and Labrador (SIRT-NL)—to ensure concerns about the conduct of all police officers in NL are thoroughly examined and/or investigated.
Report on RCMP Public Complaints in NL
In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the NL minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the province, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.
The report must:
- Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
- Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
- Identify trends, if any.
Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in NL.
Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the NL minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their province.
CRCC Investigations
In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.
Chairperson-Initiated Complaints
If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.
If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair initiated complaints.
To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.
Systemic Investigations
The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.
To learn more, click here.
YT
The CRCC in Yukon
- Independent Investigations into RCMP-Involved Serious Incidents or Deaths in YT
RCMP External Investigation or Review Policy - RCMP in YT
RCMP "M" Division
Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in YT?
Make a Complaint
The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in YT are examined fairly and impartially.
Report on RCMP Public Complaints in YT
In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the YT minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the territory, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.
The report must:
- Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
- Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
- Identify trends, if any.
Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in YT.
Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the YT minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their territory.
CRCC Investigations
In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.
Chairperson-Initiated Complaints
If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.
If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair initiated complaints.
To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.
Systemic Investigations
The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.
To learn more, click here.
NT
The CRCC in Northwest Territories
- Independent Investigations into RCMP-Involved Serious Incidents or Deaths in NT
RCMP External Investigation or Review Policy - RCMP in NT
RCMP "G" Division
Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in NT?
Make a Complaint
The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in NT are examined fairly and impartially.
Report on RCMP Public Complaints in NT
In addition to its annual report to Parliament, the CRCC, per section 45.52(2) of the RCMP Act, is required to submit an annual report to the NT minister who has the primary responsibility for policing in the territory, the federal Minister of Public Safety, and the RCMP Commissioner.
The report must:
- Set out the number and nature of complaints relating to conduct that occurred in that province or territory;
- Classify how those complaints were disposed of; and
- Identify trends, if any.
Click Report on RCMP Public Complaints to learn about the public complaints in NT.
Per section 45.35(1) of the RCMP Act, the NT minister who has the primary responsibility for policing may ask the federal Minister of Public Safety to request that the CRCC conduct a review of RCMP activities in their territory.
CRCC Investigations
In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP's investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.
Chairperson-Initiated Complaints
If the Chairperson is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to investigate the conduct of an RCMP member(s), they may initiate a complaint. As with a complaint filed by a member of the public, these complaints are typically forwarded to the RCMP for investigation.
If, however, the Chairperson determines that it is not in the interest of the public for the RCMP to investigate a complaint, the CRCC investigates the complaint. This applies to complaints made by the public as well as Chair initiated complaints.
To learn more about the CRCC's investigations, visit the Complaint investigations page.
Systemic Investigations
The CRCC has the authority to conduct reviews of specified RCMP activities for the purpose of ensuring accordance with legislation, regulation or ministerial direction, or RCMP policies, procedures or guidelines. These reviews can be initiated by the CRCC or at the request of either the Minister of Public Safety or a provincial minister responsible for policing in a province where the RCMP provides service.
To learn more, click here.
NU
The CRCC in Nunavut
- Independent Investigations into RCMP-Involved Serious Incidents or Deaths in NU
RCMP External Investigation or Review Policy - RCMP in NU
RCMP "V" Division
Do you have a complaint about the RCMP in NU?
Make a Complaint
The CRCC is the independent agency that ensures public complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in NU are examined fairly and impartially.
In Nunavut, independent investigations of RCMP-involved serious incidents or deaths are undertaken as per the RCMP External Investigation or Review Policy.
This means that when these incidents occur, an investigative body or police force other than the RCMP will investigate. If the RCMP Nunavut Commanding Officer (or delegate) determines that it is not feasible or appropriate to proceed with an external investigation, they must provide a written rationale to the Commissioner and ensure that the territorial minister responsible for policing is advised.
Public complaints in Nunavut
The chart below shows the number of public complaints filed against Nunavut RCMP over the past five years. Please note that not all complaints filed are within the CRCC's mandate.
For more information, and to see data for all provinces and territories in Canada, read our annual Report on RCMP Public Complaints.
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| 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complaints accepted | 25 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 21 |
| Complaints refused | 4 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 7 |
The CRCC's work in the region
In addition to taking public complaints and conducting reviews, the CRCC's work in Nunavut includes:
Systemic Investigations
Handling of Public Complaints by RCMP in Nunavut
In November 2024, the CRCC published its final report on the RCMP's handling of public complaints in Nunavut.
The investigation examined complaint files from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2022. The CRCC made 14 findings and issued 9 recommendations to improve key areas of the public complaint process.
This included Recommendation 6:
- The RCMP and "V" Division RCMP collaborate with the CRCC to build awareness of the public complaint system and improve its accessibility."
Both the CRCC and the RCMP accepted this recommendation.
To follow up, the CRCC met with partners such as members of Nunavut's legislature, municipal leaders, government officials and community groups to share information about the public complaint process.
A CRCC employee at a booth at the Nunavut Trade Show and Conference, Sept. 2024
Complaint Investigations
Kinngait Incident Involving RCMP Vehicle, Use of Force and Assault in Cell
In 2020, a video shared by many media outlets showed an RCMP vehicle driving towards a man, hitting him, and knocking him down. The RCMP arrested the man and placed him in a cell at the RCMP detachment, where another person in custody assaulted him. He was flown to Iqaluit for medical treatment.
Looking for information in Inuktitut? / ᕿᓂᖅᑮᑦ ᑐᑭᓯᒋᐊᕈᑎᓂᑦ ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑑᖓᔪᓂᑦ?
Looking for information in Inuktitut?
The CRCC worked with the Government of Nunavut to provide public complaint information in Inuktitut.
Currently, the following are available:
- ᓈᒻᒪᖏᑦᑐᓕᔪᒥᓂᕐᒥᒃ ᐅᓐᓂᓪᓗᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᑕᑕᑎᒐᖅ CRCC Complaint Form [PDF]
- ᓈᒻᒪᖏᑦᑐᓕᔪᒥᓂᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᑐᐊᒐᕐᓂᒃ ᐱᕙᓪᓕᐊᒐᔭᕐᓂᖏᓐᓄᑦ ᖃᓄᖅ ᑕᑯᑎᑦᓯᒍᑦ Complaint Process Flowchart [PDF]
- ᖃᐅᔨᒪᑎᑦᓯᒍᑏᑦ ᑎᒍᔭᒐᐃᑦ CRCC Brochure [PDF]
- ᑕᑯᑎᑦᓯᒍᑦ ᖃᐅᔨᒪᔭᐅᖁᔭᓂᒃ CRCC Poster [PDF]
- cᑐᑦᓯᕋᐅᑦ ᕿᒥᕐᕈᔭᐅᑎᑦᓯᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᑕᑕᑎᒐᖅ Request for Review Form [PDF]
- ᕿᒥᕐᕈᔭᐅᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᑐᐊᒐᐃᑦ: ᐊᐱᖅᑯᑎᐅᒐᔪᑦᑐᑦ Review Process: Frequently Asked Questions
The CRCC also puts out a newsletter in the territory, which is available in Inuktitut.
Newsletter – Nunavut Edition - Winter 2026
(PDF, 370 KB)
Newsletter – Nunavut Edition - Winter 2025
(PDF, 635 KB)
Newsletter – Nunavut Edition - Summer/Fall 2025
(PDF, 528 KB)
ᕿᓂᖅᑮᑦ ᑐᑭᓯᒋᐊᕈᑎᓂᑦ ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑑᖓᔪᓂᑦ?
ᓄᓇᓕᖕᓂᑦ ᕿᒥᕐᕈᐊᖁᔭᐅᔪᓄᑦ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᐅᓐᓂᕐᓘᑕᐅᔪᓄᑦ ᑲᑎᒪᔨᑦ ᐱᔾᔪᑎᒋᓪᓗᒋᑦ ᐸᓖᓯᒃᑯᑦ (CRCC) ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔭᖃᑎᖃᓚᐅᖅᑐᑦ ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᒐᕙᒪᒃᑯᓐᓂᑦ ᐱᑕᖃᖅᑎᑦᑎᓗᑎᑦ ᐃᓄᓐᓄᑦ ᐅᕐᓂᓪᓘᑕᐅᔪᓂᑦ ᑐᑭᓯᒋᐊᕈᑎᓂᑦ ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ.
ᒫᓐᓇᔪᒥᑦ, ᐅᑯᐊ ᐊᑐᐃᓐᓇᐅᔪᑦ:
- ᓈᒻᒪᖏᑦᑐᓕᔪᒥᓂᕐᒥᒃ ᐅᓐᓂᓪᓗᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᑕᑕᑎᒐᖅ CRCC Complaint Form [PDF]
- ᓈᒻᒪᖏᑦᑐᓕᔪᒥᓂᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᑐᐊᒐᕐᓂᒃ ᐱᕙᓪᓕᐊᒐᔭᕐᓂᖏᓐᓄᑦ ᖃᓄᖅ ᑕᑯᑎᑦᓯᒍᑦ Complaint Process Flowchart [PDF]
- ᖃᐅᔨᒪᑎᑦᓯᒍᑏᑦ ᑎᒍᔭᒐᐃᑦ CRCC Brochure [PDF]
- ᑕᑯᑎᑦᓯᒍᑦ ᖃᐅᔨᒪᔭᐅᖁᔭᓂᒃ CRCC Poster [PDF]
- cᑐᑦᓯᕋᐅᑦ ᕿᒥᕐᕈᔭᐅᑎᑦᓯᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᑕᑕᑎᒐᖅ Request for Review Form [PDF]
- ᕿᒥᕐᕈᔭᐅᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᑐᐊᒐᐃᑦ: ᐊᐱᖅᑯᑎᐅᒐᔪᑦᑐᑦ Review Process: Frequently Asked Questions
ᓄᓇᓕᖕᓂᑦ ᕿᒥᕐᕈᐊᖁᔭᐅᔪᓄᑦ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᐅᓐᓂᕐᓘᑕᐅᔪᓄᑦ ᑲᑎᒪᔨᑦ ᐱᔾᔪᑎᒋᓪᓗᒋᑦ ᐸᓖᓯᒃᑯᑦ ᓴᖅᑭᑎᑦᑎᖃᑦᑕᕐᒥᔪᑦ ᐱᕙᓪᓕᐊᔪᓂᑦ ᐅᖃᓕᒫᒐᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥ, ᐊᑐᐃᓐᓇᐅᔪᑦ ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ.
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(PDF, 391 KB)
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