The Federal Court of Appeal has partially allowed an appeal by a former temporary employee of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), permitting him to amend his statement of claim…
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Workplace News
Pay equity deadline extended by three years for Canada’s public service, 18 months for RCMP
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) has secured extensions to the deadlines for implementing pay equity plans within the core public administration (CPA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police…
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A federal government consultant has been charged with fraud by the RCMP after an investigation revealed alleged overbilling of the Government of Canada by an estimated $250,000. Public Services and…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
RCMP can’t be held liable in grievance filed by newly formed police union in Surrey, B.C.: Arbitrator
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) cannot be held liable in a grievance brought forward by the Surrey Police Union (SPU), an arbitrator has ruled. The grievance, filed by the…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedUncategorized
Ottawa, border guards advised to narrow down priorities, return to table and seek four-year deal: PIC
The Public Interest Commission (PIC) established under the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act has issued its report concerning the protracted collective bargaining negotiations between the Treasury Board and the…
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Featured
Federal Court rejects RCMP officers’ bid for speedy appeal reviews, cites insufficient evidence of ‘unreasonable delays’
In a recent decision by the Federal Court, a group of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers’ application for a “writ of mandamus” was dismissed. The officers had sought orders…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canadian public agencies falling short in monitoring racial equity: Auditor General
A report tabled in the House of Commons by Auditor General Karen Hogan reveals that six major Canadian organizations have established action plans for equity, diversity, and inclusion, but have…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Journalist’s arrest by RCMP sparks controversy over press rights
The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) has expressed deep concern over the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) filing in response to a civil suit brought by award-winning photojournalist Amber Bracken…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Escaping justice: A flawed investigative body fails to curb RCMP sexual misconduct
By Jason Walker, Adler University Workplace violence in the form of bullying, harassment and sexual abuse has reached a crisis point in countries around the world. In Canada, the fact…
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Opinion/CommentarySexual HarassmentThe Conversation
Mounties in crisis: The systemic failure to address sexual abuse within the RCMP
By Jason Walker, University Canada West The RCMP has a problem when it comes to sexual abuse within the ranks — and it apparently lacks the ability to deal with…
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