Is it time to say goodbye to the RCMP as we know them?

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English - January 16, 2024 17:44 - 21 minutes - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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The RCMP has been under scrutiny for years, regarding how it performs as community law enforcement, how it manages national policing, and even whether it’s an organization capable of change.
Some even wonder whether it’s time to say goodbye to the Mounties as they exist now.
National Post political reporter Ryan Tumilty joins the show to discuss what shortcomings have been identified within the RCMP, how that affects its ability to carry out its core mandates, and whether the federal government or top brass are committed to change.
Background reading: After 150 years, is it time to say goodbye to the Mounties as we know them?
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The RCMP has been under scrutiny for years, regarding how it performs as community law enforcement, how it manages national policing, and even whether it’s an organization capable of change.

Some even wonder whether it’s time to say goodbye to the Mounties as they exist now.

National Post political reporter Ryan Tumilty joins the show to discuss what shortcomings have been identified within the RCMP, how that affects its ability to carry out its core mandates, and whether the federal government or top brass are committed to change.

Background reading: After 150 years, is it time to say goodbye to the Mounties as we know them?

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