RCMP Provides Update on Their Handling of Investigation Into 2020 Mass Shooting
The RCMP released a strategy on March 27, aiming to bring about significant change in response to the public inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia that resulted in the loss of 22 lives.
Commissioner Mike Duheme acknowledged in a statement that the national police force has not always provided comprehensive responses to previous reviews and reports.
Additionally, Commissioner Duheme stated that the RCMP has not been transparent about their efforts to implement change.
As a result, the RCMP has established a specialized team focused on reform to demonstrate their commitment to change.
The release of the report comes after the police force missed its self-imposed deadline by three months and almost a year after the federal-provincial public inquiry issued its final report.
The Mass Casualty Commission, which investigated the tragic event, made 130 non-binding recommendations to enhance public safety, many of which are relevant to the RCMP.
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The RCMP report from March 27 states, “The commission, as well as the tragedy itself, highlighted an urgent need to improve our approach to preparing for and responding to crises, as well as learning from these events, in order to keep communities safe.”
The report further adds, “Our goal is to ensure that our response to the commission’s final report will have a lasting impact on our organization, as well as the communities we serve across Canada.”
