Will other cities have to pay more for RCMP services when Surrey transitions to a municipal police force?

As we know, the province has given the green light to the City of Surrey to go ahead with its ambition to move towards a municipal police force.

Now, other mayors in BC are raising concerns that they're going to have to pick up the tab for any funding shortfalls for the RCMP once that transition takes place.

Municipalities that use RCMP services contribute towards things like administration, and units like the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. But when Surrey stops paying those fees, what will that mean for the bills other municipalities have to pay?

The Mayor of North Cowichan, Al Siebring, is raising concerns about this - and he spoke to me just before we came on-air today.

Guest: Al Siebring

North Cowichan Mayor

As we know, the province has given the green light to the City of Surrey to go ahead with its ambition to move towards a municipal police force.

Now, other mayors in BC are raising concerns that they're going to have to pick up the tab for any funding shortfalls for the RCMP once that transition takes place.

Municipalities that use RCMP services contribute towards things like administration, and units like the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. But when Surrey stops paying those fees, what will that mean for the bills other municipalities have to pay?

The Mayor of North Cowichan, Al Siebring, is raising concerns about this - and he spoke to me just before we came on-air today.

Guest: Al Siebring

North Cowichan Mayor