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Category 3018 - Question 1
What Government initiative led to the idea of creating a Provincial Police Service in Alberta?
The government commissioned the study after its Fair Deal Panel suggested in 2019 a provincially controlled police Service could help the province have more autonomy.
What Government initiative led to the idea of creating a Provincial Police Service in Alberta?
The government commissioned the study after its Fair Deal Panel suggested in 2019 a provincially controlled police Service could help the province have more autonomy.
Category 3018 - Question 2
When does Alberta's federal contract with the RCMP end?
Alberta's federal contract with the RCMP ends in 2032.
Source CTV
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When does Alberta's federal contract with the RCMP end?
Alberta's federal contract with the RCMP ends in 2032.
Source CTV
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Category 3018 - Question 3
What company was commissioned to complete a report on the feasibility of an Alberta Provincial Police Service? How much did the report cost?
PricewaterhouseCoopers was hired to complete a report. The justice ministry has indicated that the PwC study cost nearly $1.4 million.
Source CBC
What company was commissioned to complete a report on the feasibility of an Alberta Provincial Police Service? How much did the report cost?
PricewaterhouseCoopers was hired to complete a report. The justice ministry has indicated that the PwC study cost nearly $1.4 million.
Source CBC
Category 3018 - Question 4
Which provinces in Canada already have provincial police forces?
Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have their own provincial police force.
Which provinces in Canada already have provincial police forces?
Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have their own provincial police force.
Category 3018 - Question 5
Alberta previously had a Provincial Police Force during what period?
From 1917 - 1932
Source: Wikipedia
Alberta previously had a Provincial Police Force during what period?
From 1917 - 1932
Source: Wikipedia
Category 3018 - Question 6
What NDP critic suggested that he’s suspicious of the government’s motives for replacing the RCMP? What is the reason for the suspicion?
NDP justice critic Irfan Sabir said he is suspicious of the government's motives for replacing the RCMP because they are still investigating allegations of voting irregularities and fraud in the United Conservative Party's 2017 leadership race.
Source: CBC
What NDP critic suggested that he’s suspicious of the government’s motives for replacing the RCMP? What is the reason for the suspicion?
NDP justice critic Irfan Sabir said he is suspicious of the government's motives for replacing the RCMP because they are still investigating allegations of voting irregularities and fraud in the United Conservative Party's 2017 leadership race.
Source: CBC
Category 3018 - Question 7
How many municipalities use the federal service? What percentage of the province does this represent?
Currently, 47 municipalities - roughly 42 percent of the province - use the federal service.
Source: CTV
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How many municipalities use the federal service? What percentage of the province does this represent?
Currently, 47 municipalities - roughly 42 percent of the province - use the federal service.
Source: CTV
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Category 3018 - Question 8
According to keepalbertarcmp.ca, from 2017 to 2018, public requests for police assistance in both emergency and non-urgent matters in Alberta have risen by what percent?
Twenty Four Percent
Source: Keep Alberta RCMP
According to keepalbertarcmp.ca, from 2017 to 2018, public requests for police assistance in both emergency and non-urgent matters in Alberta have risen by what percent?
Twenty Four Percent
Source: Keep Alberta RCMP
Category 3018 - Question 9
A recent online survey was conducted by Pollara from October 27 to November 4, 2021. What percentage of people in this poll responded that they want to keep the RCMP?
Eighty four percent.
Source: Keep Alberta RCMP
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A recent online survey was conducted by Pollara from October 27 to November 4, 2021. What percentage of people in this poll responded that they want to keep the RCMP?
Eighty four percent.
Source: Keep Alberta RCMP
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Category 3018 - Question 10
A recent online survey was conducted by Pollara from October 27 to November 4, 2021. What percentage of people in this poll responded that they support a transition to a Alberta Provincial Police Service (APPS)?
Nine percent
Source: Keep Alberta RCMP
A recent online survey was conducted by Pollara from October 27 to November 4, 2021. What percentage of people in this poll responded that they support a transition to a Alberta Provincial Police Service (APPS)?
Nine percent
Source: Keep Alberta RCMP
Category 3018 - Question 11
A recent online survey was conducted by Pollara from October 27 to November 4, 2021. What percentage of people in this poll indicated want a detailed accounting of the full costs of transition before any decision is made?
Ninety two percent
Source: Keep Alberta RCMP
A recent online survey was conducted by Pollara from October 27 to November 4, 2021. What percentage of people in this poll indicated want a detailed accounting of the full costs of transition before any decision is made?
Ninety two percent
Source: Keep Alberta RCMP
Category 3018 - Question 12
What percentage of Alberta’s cost to run the RCMP does the federal government pay? How much does this amount to?
The Federal Government pays thirty percent of the cost for the RCMP to police Alberta. A PricewaterhouseCoopers report estimated the amount paid by the Federal Government to be about $170 Million dollars. A group opposed to transitioning to a Provincial force pegs the Federal contribution at $185 Million annually.
Source: CBC
Source – Keep Alberta RCMP
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What percentage of Alberta’s cost to run the RCMP does the federal government pay? How much does this amount to?
The Federal Government pays thirty percent of the cost for the RCMP to police Alberta. A PricewaterhouseCoopers report estimated the amount paid by the Federal Government to be about $170 Million dollars. A group opposed to transitioning to a Provincial force pegs the Federal contribution at $185 Million annually.
Source: CBC
Source – Keep Alberta RCMP
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Category 3018 - Question 13
What are the estimated minimum/maximum yearly costs for an Alberta Provincial Police Service in the PricewaterhouseCoopers report?
The PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates cost would range between $734 million and $758 million per year.
Source: CBC
What are the estimated minimum/maximum yearly costs for an Alberta Provincial Police Service in the PricewaterhouseCoopers report?
The PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates cost would range between $734 million and $758 million per year.
Source: CBC
Category 3018 - Question 14
What are the current costs for the Alberta Government for RCMP services? How much would an Alberta Provincial Police Service cost?
Currently under the Mounties, various Alberta municipal governments and the province are on the hook for about $613 million a year. The cheapest APPS scenario outlined in the PricewaterhouseCoopers report would cost about $734 million. Another scenario runs as high as $758 million. This contradicts other interpretations of the report that have suggested potential savings for the province as high as $49 million dollars.
Source: CTV
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What are the current costs for the Alberta Government for RCMP services? How much would an Alberta Provincial Police Service cost?
Currently under the Mounties, various Alberta municipal governments and the province are on the hook for about $613 million a year. The cheapest APPS scenario outlined in the PricewaterhouseCoopers report would cost about $734 million. Another scenario runs as high as $758 million. This contradicts other interpretations of the report that have suggested potential savings for the province as high as $49 million dollars.
Source: CTV
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Category 3018 - Question 15
What are the potential savings that could be achieved, according the PricewaterhouseCoopers report?
While one interpretation of the PricewaterhouseCoopers report claims savings in a provincial force could be as high as $49 million, it doesn’t list a roughly $170 million federal subsidy that could be off the table if the RCMP is pushed out of the province.
Source: CTV
What are the potential savings that could be achieved, according the PricewaterhouseCoopers report?
While one interpretation of the PricewaterhouseCoopers report claims savings in a provincial force could be as high as $49 million, it doesn’t list a roughly $170 million federal subsidy that could be off the table if the RCMP is pushed out of the province.
Source: CTV
Category 3018 - Question 16
How much would it cost to transition to a Provincial Police Service?
PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates the cost of that transition at between $366 million to $371 million.
Source: CBC
How much would it cost to transition to a Provincial Police Service?
PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates the cost of that transition at between $366 million to $371 million.
Source: CBC
Category 3018 - Question 17
The projected transition costs for an Alberta Provincial Police Force (APPS) is a minimum of $366 million dollars. According to keepalbertarcmp.ca, in other jurisdictions, transition costs have increased by as much as what percent?
Three hundred percent. The website states that, based on other jurisdictions, costs could double, triple, or worse. No specific jurisdictions where costs doubled or tripled were named.
Source: Keep Alberta RCMP
The projected transition costs for an Alberta Provincial Police Force (APPS) is a minimum of $366 million dollars. According to keepalbertarcmp.ca, in other jurisdictions, transition costs have increased by as much as what percent?
Three hundred percent. The website states that, based on other jurisdictions, costs could double, triple, or worse. No specific jurisdictions where costs doubled or tripled were named.
Source: Keep Alberta RCMP
Category 3018 - Question 18
How long would it take to transition to a Provincial Police Force?
Adopting a provincial police force would take up to six years - four years of planning and preparation, and up to two years of transitioning an Alberta Provincial Police Service (APPS) in, and the RCMP out.
Source: CBC
How long would it take to transition to a Provincial Police Force?
Adopting a provincial police force would take up to six years - four years of planning and preparation, and up to two years of transitioning an Alberta Provincial Police Service (APPS) in, and the RCMP out.
Source: CBC
Category 3018 - Question 19
The PricewaterhouseCoopers report suggested an Alberta Police force might be combined with what?
It proposes combining Alberta's Sheriff Service with the provincial police.
Source: CBC
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The PricewaterhouseCoopers report suggested an Alberta Police force might be combined with what?
It proposes combining Alberta's Sheriff Service with the provincial police.
Source: CBC
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Category 3018 - Question 20
Why former did Justice Minister Kaycee Madu say a Provincial Police Force would be more efficient and cost effective?
Because a provincial police force would rely on Alberta Government support services.
Source: CBC
Why former did Justice Minister Kaycee Madu say a Provincial Police Force would be more efficient and cost effective?
Because a provincial police force would rely on Alberta Government support services.
Source: CBC
Category 3018 - Question 21
According to the Alberta.ca website, what difference in cost would there be if Alberta adopted a provincial police force?
The website states: The policing model presented by PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada shows that a new provincial police service could operate at a cost comparable to the current cost of the RCMP’s provincial and municipal contract operations in Alberta.
Source: Alberta.ca
According to the Alberta.ca website, what difference in cost would there be if Alberta adopted a provincial police force?
The website states: The policing model presented by PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada shows that a new provincial police service could operate at a cost comparable to the current cost of the RCMP’s provincial and municipal contract operations in Alberta.
Source: Alberta.ca
Category 3018 - Question 22
Cost-wise, what is one of the main benefits that would be gained by having an Alberta Provincial Police Service, according to Alberta.ca?
Alberta communities would gain a greater say in determining future policing costs than they do under the current RCMP model, where the federal government has most of the say.
Source: Alberta.ca
Cost-wise, what is one of the main benefits that would be gained by having an Alberta Provincial Police Service, according to Alberta.ca?
Alberta communities would gain a greater say in determining future policing costs than they do under the current RCMP model, where the federal government has most of the say.
Source: Alberta.ca
Category 3018 - Question 23
What is one strategy that the proposed Alberta Police Service would use to reduce costs?
The proposed APPS model would establish a provincial police commission and local police commissions to increase the role Alberta communities have in setting policing priorities.
Source: Alberta.ca
What is one strategy that the proposed Alberta Police Service would use to reduce costs?
The proposed APPS model would establish a provincial police commission and local police commissions to increase the role Alberta communities have in setting policing priorities.
Source: Alberta.ca
Category 3018 - Question 24
According to Alberta.ca, how would the proposed Alberta Provincial Police Service give municipalities a stronger voice?
Local police commissions would be established to give municipalities a stronger voice and lay the groundwork for community policing that are more aligned with community priorities.
Source Alberta.ca
According to Alberta.ca, how would the proposed Alberta Provincial Police Service give municipalities a stronger voice?
Local police commissions would be established to give municipalities a stronger voice and lay the groundwork for community policing that are more aligned with community priorities.
Source Alberta.ca
Category 3018 - Question 25
Would there be an increase in taxes to cover the costs of an Alberta Provincial Police Service?
The Alberta.ca website states: If the province adopts the proposed APPS model, we would absorb RCMP policing costs currently covered by the federal government without raising taxes or imposing additional policing costs on municipalities.
Source: Alberta.ca
Would there be an increase in taxes to cover the costs of an Alberta Provincial Police Service?
The Alberta.ca website states: If the province adopts the proposed APPS model, we would absorb RCMP policing costs currently covered by the federal government without raising taxes or imposing additional policing costs on municipalities.
Source: Alberta.ca
Category 3018 - Question 26
How would staffing levels for the proposed Alberta Provincial Police Service compare to existing RCMP staffing levels?
The Alberta.ca website states: An APPS would have more frontline officers stationed in communities across Alberta than the RCMP currently does.
Source: Alberta.ca
How would staffing levels for the proposed Alberta Provincial Police Service compare to existing RCMP staffing levels?
The Alberta.ca website states: An APPS would have more frontline officers stationed in communities across Alberta than the RCMP currently does.
Source: Alberta.ca
Category 3018 - Question 27
According to Alberta.ca, what Alberta initiative would be expanded as part of an Alberta Provincial Police Service?
Under the proposed model, successful provincial initiatives like Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) would be expanded to combat complex crime that crosses borders, as well as improve their reach in rural Alberta.
Source Alberta.ca
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According to Alberta.ca, what Alberta initiative would be expanded as part of an Alberta Provincial Police Service?
Under the proposed model, successful provincial initiatives like Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) would be expanded to combat complex crime that crosses borders, as well as improve their reach in rural Alberta.
Source Alberta.ca
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Category 3018 - Question 28
What is ALERT? When was it established? How many officers are involved with ALERT?
ALERT was established by the government of Alberta in 2006. It consists of approximately 400 municipal & RCMP officers that work together to combat organized and serious crime.
Source: alert.ab.ca
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What is ALERT? When was it established? How many officers are involved with ALERT?
ALERT was established by the government of Alberta in 2006. It consists of approximately 400 municipal & RCMP officers that work together to combat organized and serious crime.
Source: alert.ab.ca
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Category 3018 - Question 29
What is the central hub for strategic analysis and intelligence sharing on serious and organized crime within ALERT?
CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE SERVICE ALBERTA (CISA)
Source: alert.ab.ca
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What is the central hub for strategic analysis and intelligence sharing on serious and organized crime within ALERT?
CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE SERVICE ALBERTA (CISA)
Source: alert.ab.ca
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Category 3018 - Question 30
What team within ALERT tackles organized crime and gangs? How many cities have headquarters for this team? What is their focus?
Combined Forces Special Enforcement Units (CFSEU) are headquartered in seven cities across Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer). They investigate, disrupt and dismantle organized and serious crime in both urban and rural areas, including drug trafficking and gang activity.
Source: alert.ab.ca
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What team within ALERT tackles organized crime and gangs? How many cities have headquarters for this team? What is their focus?
Combined Forces Special Enforcement Units (CFSEU) are headquartered in seven cities across Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer). They investigate, disrupt and dismantle organized and serious crime in both urban and rural areas, including drug trafficking and gang activity.
Source: alert.ab.ca
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Category 3018 - Question 31
What is another important unit within ALERT?
The INTERNET CHILD EXPLOITATION UNIT (ICE) Unit investigates the sexual exploitation of children via the Internet and works to reduce harm and protect children through public education and prevention programs.
Source alert.ab.ca
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What is another important unit within ALERT?
The INTERNET CHILD EXPLOITATION UNIT (ICE) Unit investigates the sexual exploitation of children via the Internet and works to reduce harm and protect children through public education and prevention programs.
Source alert.ab.ca
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Category 3018 - Question 32
What is the training arm of ALERT called? What is their focus?
ALBERTA SPECIALIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING (ASLET) supports police, government agencies and other stakeholders by providing specialized training to enhance the ability of officers to detect, disrupt and dismantle organized and serious crime in Alberta.
Source: alert.ab.ca
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What is the training arm of ALERT called? What is their focus?
ALBERTA SPECIALIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING (ASLET) supports police, government agencies and other stakeholders by providing specialized training to enhance the ability of officers to detect, disrupt and dismantle organized and serious crime in Alberta.
Source: alert.ab.ca
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Category 3018 - Question 33
Who is the CEO of ALERT? When was he appointed? What police force was he a part of for 24 years?
Marc Cochlin was appointed ALERT CEO in December 2021. He spent 24 years as a member of the Edmonton Police Service. He worked in a variety of specialized areas and units across the city and most recently supervised the criminal investigations division, which entails homicide, robbery, organized crime, firearms investigations, and missing persons.
Source: alert.ab.ca
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Who is the CEO of ALERT? When was he appointed? What police force was he a part of for 24 years?
Marc Cochlin was appointed ALERT CEO in December 2021. He spent 24 years as a member of the Edmonton Police Service. He worked in a variety of specialized areas and units across the city and most recently supervised the criminal investigations division, which entails homicide, robbery, organized crime, firearms investigations, and missing persons.
Source: alert.ab.ca
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Category 3018 - Question 34
Is ALERT a government agency?
No. ALERT is a non-profit corporation that operates at arm’s length from government. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors made of police chiefs from across Alberta. ALERT also has a Civilian Advisory Committee, which is comprised of representatives from the Alberta Association of Police Governance, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.
Source: alert.ab.ca
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Is ALERT a government agency?
No. ALERT is a non-profit corporation that operates at arm’s length from government. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors made of police chiefs from across Alberta. ALERT also has a Civilian Advisory Committee, which is comprised of representatives from the Alberta Association of Police Governance, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.
Source: alert.ab.ca
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Category 3018 - Question 35
How is ALERT funded?
Funding for ALERT, including the cost of policing resources, is provided primarily by the Government of Alberta. The Government of Canada also provides funding, while partner police agencies contribute a number of police positions at their own expense.
Source: alert.ab.ca
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How is ALERT funded?
Funding for ALERT, including the cost of policing resources, is provided primarily by the Government of Alberta. The Government of Canada also provides funding, while partner police agencies contribute a number of police positions at their own expense.
Source: alert.ab.ca
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Category 3018 - Question 36
What kind of specialized multi-disciplinary teams are proposed for an Alberta Provincial Police Service?
The policing model proposes establishing multi-disciplinary teams specializing in mental health, addictions and family crises. Under this model, nurses, mental health professionals and social workers would be a part of the police service, rather than working alongside it.
Source: Alberta.ca
What kind of specialized multi-disciplinary teams are proposed for an Alberta Provincial Police Service?
The policing model proposes establishing multi-disciplinary teams specializing in mental health, addictions and family crises. Under this model, nurses, mental health professionals and social workers would be a part of the police service, rather than working alongside it.
Source: Alberta.ca
Category 3018 - Question 37
According to the Alberta.ca website, what are the benefits of the multi-disciplinary teams proposed for the Alberta Provincial Police Service?
They can help the police better address root causes of crime and divert vulnerable people away from the criminal justice system. This could make our communities safer while reducing the strain on Alberta’s courts.
Source: Alberta.ca
According to the Alberta.ca website, what are the benefits of the multi-disciplinary teams proposed for the Alberta Provincial Police Service?
They can help the police better address root causes of crime and divert vulnerable people away from the criminal justice system. This could make our communities safer while reducing the strain on Alberta’s courts.
Source: Alberta.ca
Category 3018 - Question 38
Does the RCMP currently deploy mental health workers with police officers? What would be different under the proposed Alberta Provincial Police Service according to Alberta.ca?
The RCMP currently deploys mental health workers with police officers in Regional Police and Crisis Teams in 14 detachments out of 113 in Alberta. The provincial police service model envisions having this capacity in all areas of Alberta.
Source: Alberta.ca
Does the RCMP currently deploy mental health workers with police officers? What would be different under the proposed Alberta Provincial Police Service according to Alberta.ca?
The RCMP currently deploys mental health workers with police officers in Regional Police and Crisis Teams in 14 detachments out of 113 in Alberta. The provincial police service model envisions having this capacity in all areas of Alberta.
Source: Alberta.ca
Category 3018 - Question 39
According to Alberta.ca, why would the proposed Alberta Provincial Police Service be more effective at community policing?
Effective community policing comes from having officers with a strong knowledge of their surroundings and a solid understanding of local issues. Recruiting policies would focus on candidates who would like to stay in Alberta. Furthermore, officers would have an opportunity to advance their careers where they are, instead of having to transfer somewhere else to do so.
Source: Alberta.ca
According to Alberta.ca, why would the proposed Alberta Provincial Police Service be more effective at community policing?
Effective community policing comes from having officers with a strong knowledge of their surroundings and a solid understanding of local issues. Recruiting policies would focus on candidates who would like to stay in Alberta. Furthermore, officers would have an opportunity to advance their careers where they are, instead of having to transfer somewhere else to do so.
Source: Alberta.ca
Category 3018 - Question 40
What is one cost that the government has said would be reduced with the proposed Alberta Provincial Police Service?
Justice Minister Kacee Madju has stated that savings could come from training officers in-province, but didn’t reveal how those figures could factor into a large transition cost.
Source: CTV
What is one cost that the government has said would be reduced with the proposed Alberta Provincial Police Service?
Justice Minister Kacee Madju has stated that savings could come from training officers in-province, but didn’t reveal how those figures could factor into a large transition cost.
Source: CTV
Category 3018 - Question 41
What is one source of potential savings mentioned in the PricewaterhouseCoopers report?
It suggests that officers' pay be in line with municipal police officers in Alberta, not RCMP salaries, which are rising.
Source: CBC
What is one source of potential savings mentioned in the PricewaterhouseCoopers report?
It suggests that officers' pay be in line with municipal police officers in Alberta, not RCMP salaries, which are rising.
Source: CBC
Category 3018 - Question 42
Under a new collective bargaining agreement, announced in summer 2021, how much has the salary of an RCMP constable increased?
Salaries of RCMP constables have increased by $20,000. Before the new collective agreement, a constable could make up to $86,110. As of April 1, 2022 a constable will make up to $106,576 - a jump of $20,000.
Source: CBC
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Under a new collective bargaining agreement, announced in summer 2021, how much has the salary of an RCMP constable increased?
Salaries of RCMP constables have increased by $20,000. Before the new collective agreement, a constable could make up to $86,110. As of April 1, 2022 a constable will make up to $106,576 - a jump of $20,000.
Source: CBC
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Category 3018 - Question 43
When does the new RCMP collective agreement begin and what time period does it cover? What is the yearly salary increase?
The new RCMP collective agreement covers a period of six years retroactive to April 1, 2017 and includes an economic increase to salaries of 1.75 per cent each year.
Source: Federation of Canadian Municipalities
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When does the new RCMP collective agreement begin and what time period does it cover? What is the yearly salary increase?
The new RCMP collective agreement covers a period of six years retroactive to April 1, 2017 and includes an economic increase to salaries of 1.75 per cent each year.
Source: Federation of Canadian Municipalities
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Category 3018 - Question 44
RCMP members were barred from forming a union until what year?
RCMP officers had been barred from forming a union until 2015. It was one of the only police forces in Canada with that restriction.
Source: CBC
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RCMP members were barred from forming a union until what year?
RCMP officers had been barred from forming a union until 2015. It was one of the only police forces in Canada with that restriction.
Source: CBC
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