Supporting Information on Lower-Level Programs

Supporting Information on Lower-Level Programs

Contract Policing

This Sub-program addresses the law enforcement needs of provinces/territories, municipalities and Aboriginal communities across Canada by providing RCMP policing services to all provinces (except Ontario and Quebec), all three territories, municipalities and Aboriginal communities under the terms of Police Service Agreements (PSA) between Public Safety Canada and the client governments. The PSAs include Provincial Police Services Agreements, Territorial Police Services Agreements, Municipal Police Services Agreements and Community Tripartite Agreements, where costs of policing services are shared between the respective governments. RCMP services include enforcement of the laws of Canada under various federal acts and provincial laws, including most notably the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and provincial statutes. The RCMP contract policing model is an effective means to address the cross-jurisdictional nature of crime and provide consistent policing services to Canadian communities. This Sub-program provides communities with an effective, highly trained police service which can seamlessly investigate local priorities that may have linkages to provincial, national and international investigations. Having this pool of highly trained police officers from one end of the country to the other enables the RCMP to quickly and successfully supply a large contingent of resources to respond rapidly to frontline emergencies and critical incidents, as well as conduct investigations and carry out enforcement and prevention, community policing and crime reduction activities.

Provincial/Territorial Policing

This Sub-sub-program addresses the law enforcement needs of provinces and territories by providing RCMP policing services to all provinces (except Ontario and Quebec) and all three territories under the terms of Police Service Agreements (PSAs) between Public Safety Canada and the client governments. Costs of policing services are shared by the federal, provincial and territorial governments. RCMP services include enforcement of the laws of Canada under various federal and provincial laws including, most notably, the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and provincial statutes. The Sub-sub-program also provides an RCMP presence at select airports, as a contracted police service provider to the Airport Authority in accordance with Transport Canada Aerodrome Security Regulations, to protect travelers and the transportation infrastructure.

Municipal Policing

This Sub-sub-program addresses the law enforcement needs of municipalities across Canada by providing RCMP policing services under the terms of Municipal Police Service Agreements between Public Safety Canada and the client governments. Costs of policing services are shared by the federal and municipal governments. RCMP services include enforcement of the laws of Canada under various federal and provincial laws, including most notably the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, provincial statutes and municipal bylaws.

Aboriginal Policing

This Sub-sub-program provides enhanced policing services to address the policing needs of Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal peoples under the terms of the Community Tripartite Agreements and the First Nations Policing Program. Costs are shared by the federal and provincial/territorial governments. RCMP services include enforcement of the laws of Canada under various federal and provincial laws including, most notably the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, provincial statutes and band bylaws.

Federal Policing

Under the authority of the RCMP Act and the RCMP Regulations, this Sub-program enforces federal laws and protects Canada's institutions, national security and Canadian and foreign dignitaries by: enforcing Federal statutes; collecting criminal intelligence; conducting criminal investigations; securing of Canada's border; and ensuring the safety of major events, state officials, dignitaries and foreign missions. Federal Policing preserves public safety and the integrity of Canada's political and economic systems by investigating serious and organized crime, financial crime (including corruption) and criminal activity that poses a threat to the security of Canada such as terrorism, espionage and proliferation. This Sub-program also ensures governance, accountability and responsibility on the part of the RCMP by overseeing, managing, prioritizing and directing federal criminal operations in adherence with Ministerial Directions and RCMP policies. It develops, collates and coordinates information received from partners and clients in support of criminal investigations and it implements quality assurance to safeguard the integrity of records management. In addition, it oversees the development and implementation of Federal Policing's planning and administration requirements, and it provides analysis and develops policy position on a range of issues that have implications for the RCMP's Federal Policing criminal operation activities.

Federal Policing General Investigations

Under the authority of the RCMP Act, the Criminal Code and federal statutes, this Sub-sub-program contributes to the safety and security of Canada, Canadians and Canadian interests by preventing, detecting, denying and responding to criminal activity. The Sub-sub-program uses an integrated approach, based on information received from intelligence, the public, partners and stakeholders, to respond to complaints and to reduce vulnerabilities to criminal activity through inland and border investigations. Assistance is provided to the general public and/or other departments, stakeholders and agencies with complaints or requests relating to the Criminal Code and/or federal statutes.

Federal Policing Project-Based Investigations

Under the authority of the Criminal Code, the Security Offences Act, the Security of Information Act, the Precursor Control Regulations and federal statutes, this Sub-sub-program contributes to the safety and security of Canada, Canadians and Canadian interests by preventing, detecting, denying and responding to criminal threats. The Sub-sub-program conducts major criminal investigations into: serious and organized crime to reduce its impact on Canada and Canadian interests; financial crime to maintain the integrity of the Canadian economy, government and financial systems; and national security threats to support and protect Canada's national security. This is coordinated through project-based teams that are modelled on major case management principles.

Criminal Intelligence

Under the authority of the RCMP Act and the RCMP Regulations, this Sub-sub-program provides comprehensive, timely, relevant and quality information and intelligence, as well as in-depth analysis of emerging criminal threats to increase situational awareness for the RCMP and the Government of Canada. It uses information sharing processes to identify, investigate, disrupt and eliminate organized crime networks and potential terrorist threats in Canada and abroad. The Sub-sub-program develops human sources that contribute information to national security and serious organized crime investigations and provides operational support to RCMP units and partner agencies regarding the development and management of human sources. Additionally, the Sub-sub-program ensures the security of Canada's marine transportation system and maritime borders by maintaining a 24/7 operations centre to share information amongst federal, provincial and municipal partners.

Protective Services

Under the authority of the RCMP Act and RCMP Regulations, this Sub-sub-program provides security services, both within and outside Canada, for the Governor General, the Prime Minister, ministers of the Crown in right of Canada and judges of the Supreme Court of Canada. The RCMP also provides security services for visiting heads of state, foreign diplomats in Canada and their residences, Internationally Protected Persons (IPPs) as defined in Section 2 of the Criminal Code, and persons designated by the Minister of Public Safety as requiring security. The RCMP guards and protects designated buildings and other property of Her Majesty in Right of Canada, and directs and oversees the implementation of a sustainable and integrated security framework for all major events. Through the Canadian Air Carrier Protective Program, it places covert, tactical operatives, known as In-Flight Security Officers (IFSOs) on board select domestic and international flights. This Sub-sub-program protects identified "at-risk" flights and routinely assesses and validates foreign IFSO programs prior to the placement of their IFSOs on flights destined to Canada. In order to prevent and react appropriately to any threat or situation confronting or impeding designated clients, the Sub-sub-program coordinates protective operations and ensures oversight and compliance with established policies.

Public Engagement

Under the authority of the RCMP Act, this Sub-sub-program works with communities to enhance public safety and reduce victimization of Canadians by mobilizing the public in combating and reducing the influence of crime in Canada. By engaging various segments of Canada's population, the RCMP works with community representatives to address concerns and develop mutual goals and appropriate communication tools. In collaboration with other government partners, the RCMP participates in several community consultative groups and schedules workshops and discussions about public safety and cultural diversity topics. The Sub-sub-program also produces training tools and products that are timely and relevant to police officers to help enhance public safety.

Federal Policing Operations Support

Under the authority of the RCMP Act, the RCMP Regulations, the Witness Protection Program Act, the Criminal Code, and federal and provincial statutes, this Sub-sub-program performs the essential task of supporting, advancing and enabling operations by providing specialized support, direction and training to operational units. It therefore allows for the seamless, relevant and timely exchange and assessment of operational information and intelligence in support of federal policing investigations and operational situational awareness. It provides: a national witness protection program; undercover and covert operational techniques; and guidance on the electronic storage, organization, management and disclosure of information collected as part of a major investigation. This Sub-sub program provides assistance to police personnel in their preparation for disclosure, as well as a centrally coordinated response to issues arising from public inquiries and civil litigation stemming from federal criminal investigations. It also provides support to frontline police personnel by highly trained members who have the capability of employing specialized weapons, equipment and tactics, and it responds to and resolves incidents that are beyond the response capabilities of regular police personnel due to the high risk of violence.

Technical Services and Operational Support

This Sub-program encompasses a variety of special investigative services based on researching, developing, deploying and integrating a broad assortment of investigative tools, techniques, methodologies and equipment required by the RCMP and its law enforcement partners to prevent and investigate criminal activity. It also offers operational support, advice, management, policy interpretation and training to ensure the availability of technical tools and specialized expertise.

Technical Investigations

This Sub-sub-program ensures the availability of state-of-the-art technological tools and procedures for the RCMP and other law enforcement agencies to assist in the investigation of criminal and terrorist activities. This includes the lawfully authorized interception of communications, covert entry, pure computer crime, Internet intercepts, seizure and forensic analysis of digital devices. It also provides expertise regarding the criminal use of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear substances and Explosives (CBRNE).

Protective Technologies

This Sub-sub-program provides technologies and systems to protect individuals and assets for which the RCMP is responsible. This entails the deployment and implementation of electronic, mechanical and armoured security systems for the protection of IPPs and Very Important Persons (VIP), major events, undercover members, witnesses, safe houses, crime scenes, exhibits and sensitive operational sections of the RCMP. It also ensures that RCMP members operate in a safe environment and that exhibits, sensitive information and investigations are protected.

Air Services Operations

This Sub-sub-program provides direct operational support in technical and specialized areas of airborne law enforcement, enabling frontline members to preserve the peace, uphold the law and prevent and investigate crime. It delivers a safe and cost-effective aircraft and equipment maintenance service to the RCMP and recognized external clients. The RCMP has a fleet of 40 aircraft – including 31 fixed wings and nine rotary wings – which are located across Canada to enhance operations. Qualified resources and well-maintained aircraft are essential to support RCMP operations.

Scientific Services/Technologies

This Sub-sub-program offers analytical tools, systems and scientific methodologies to enhance criminal investigations in the study of criminal activity. It encompasses specialized operational and analytical investigative capabilities for Canadian and international policing communities with services including criminal and geographic profiling, polygraph and statement analysis.

Operational Readiness and Response

This Sub-sub-program provides a central point of contact for emergency management and incident response across the RCMP, ensuring a coordinated and timely response to any emergencies, critical incidents or disasters. This involves maintaining specialized teams and resources such as emergency response teams; emergency response medical teams; CBRNE responders; crisis negotiators; and incident commanders. The Sub-sub-program also includes the National Operations Centre, a fully secure and integrated command and control centre for centralized monitoring and coordination during critical incidents and major events. Business continuity planning and emergency management focuses on preparedness and workforce resilience as mandated by the Emergency Management Act.

Scientific, Technical and Investigative Support

This Sub-program provides highly specialized programs of a scientific and technical nature to support the national and international law enforcement community. This operational support includes the forensic analysis of physical or biological evidence to identify criminals, the collection of actionable intelligence and the maintenance of accurate data and information pertaining to crimes and criminals. Scientific expertise supports international programs including disaster victim identification, worldwide collaboration on cases of missing and exploited children, DNA analysis to link criminals to crimes and support for other government programs such as immigration and border management initiatives.

Integrated Forensic Identification Services

This Sub-sub-program establishes, implements, monitors and improves all necessary policies, standards, processes, tools, technology, training, best practices and health and safety directives for forensic identification. These include crime scene forensic examinations, identification and collection of exhibits for scientific analysis, fingerprint analysis, footwear impression comparisons, tire track comparisons, forensic facial imaging analysis, forensic video analysis and disaster victim identification. In addition, this Sub-sub-program commands frontline operational units across Canada for bloodstain pattern analysis investigation, CBRNE, crime scene investigation, and forensic, scientific and aerial reconnaissance imaging. In providing services to the Canadian law enforcement community, the Sub-sub-program ensures that the RCMP provides consistent crime scene examinations so that all analysis and comparison of evidence meets or exceeds court standards for forensic opinion evidence.

Forensic Laboratory Services

This Sub-sub-program provides law enforcement with forensic identification and analysis of exhibit materials used as evidence. This involves the examination, interpretation and reporting of evidence related to physical and/or biological material exhibits from, or pertaining to, a crime scene or criminal investigation. It ensures that the processes used for forensic analysis are scientifically valid and reliable and are based on the application of the scientific method. Support is provided to evidence related to biology services (e.g., DNA analysis), document and counterfeit examinations, trace evidence, explosives, toxicology and firearms.

Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services

This Sub-sub-program provides direct operational support to the Canadian law enforcement, criminal justice and public security communities as well as international partners such as the FBI and INTERPOL for criminal, civil and immigration purposes. It maintains Canada's national repository of criminal records and biometric (i.e., fingerprint) information and it is also responsible for maintaining and making accurate and up-to-date criminal record information available to authorized agencies in accordance with federal laws. Criminal record information is used by the Canadian law enforcement community to combat crime and by authorized agencies for civil purposes such as conducting civil screening for employment, volunteer work, adoption requests and vulnerable sector checks. In addition, the Sub-sub-program conducts fingerprint-based criminal record checks for civil screening purposes including vulnerable sector checks.

Science and Strategic Partnerships (Forensic)

This Sub-sub-program maintains the National DNA Data Bank, assisting law enforcement agencies by using DNA evidence to connect crime scenes and to link crime scenes to convicted offenders. It also provides scientific and technical review and strategic advice to senior management on all matters of science and technical issues involving the Forensic Science and Identification Services mandate and operations.

Criminal Intelligence Service Canada

This Sub-sub-program is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive and relevant criminal intelligence products and services to the national law enforcement community and other stakeholders responsible for public safety. Criminal Intelligence Service Canada (CISC) represents the only formal national intelligence networking structure of Canadian law enforcement at the municipal, provincial, territorial and federal levels committed to exchanging timely information and intelligence on organized and serious crime in Canada. The products and services produced by this Sub-sub-program are designed to inform policing partners, government and other stakeholders about the scope and direction of organized crime groups, their facilitators and criminal markets in Canada, and to assist law enforcement leaders in making decisions regarding organized crime enforcement priorities. Participating agencies commit to: contributing information to a common, national intelligence database; collecting and sharing information for the production of integrated threat assessments; and using the resulting threat assessments for enforcement priority setting.

Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC)

This Sub-sub-program provides a secure online database of information on subjects, vehicles, boats and properties, as well as other tactical information that may be linked to criminal justice and public safety activities. Access to this information may be granted to specific users within the Canadian law enforcement community, other investigative bodies and strategic partners worldwide. The first component consists of a central police database that provides information to public safety partners on crimes and criminals. The second component consists of the Police Information Portal, which is an integrated master indexing and records management gateway, allowing police agencies to access certain information published by police partner agencies. The third component consists of the Public Safety Portal, a web-based query tool that allows public safety partners to access limited police occurrences in accordance with their respective legislated mandate and legal authority. CPIC is the only national, fully-integrated and secure law enforcement and public safety communication tool.

Canadian Police Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (CPCMEC)

This Sub-sub-program is comprised of three national programs: the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre (NCECC), International Operations, and the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains (NCMPUR). The NCECC leverages relationships with government and policing partners to respond to threats of child sexual exploitation and ultimately, reduce the vulnerability of children to the threat of Internet-facilitated sexual exploitation by identifying victims, investigating and assisting in the prosecution of sexual offenders, and strengthening the capacity of partners to respond to threats. The NCMPUR provides specialized support to law enforcement, medical examiners and chief coroners regarding missing persons and unidentified remains investigations.

Canadian Firearms Program

This Sub-program enhances public safety by providing police and other law enforcement organizations with operational and technical support vital to the prevention and investigation of firearms crime both in Canada and internationally. Its goal is to reduce firearms-related death and injury in Canadian communities by regulating and promoting responsible ownership, use and storage of all firearms in Canada.

Firearms Licensing and Registration

This Sub-sub-program has a legislative mandate to administer the Firearms Act, related Regulations and provisions of the Criminal Code. It enhances public safety by periodically screening all firearm licence applicants and maintaining a database of 1.9 million licensed individuals and businesses, thereby reducing the risk that firearms are in the possession of persons that may pose a risk to public safety. The Sub-sub-program works collaboratively with law enforcement organizations, provincial Chief Firearms Officers (CFOs) and other public agencies. It governs the safe use and storage of firearms and maintains records of restricted and prohibited firearms. It also designs and is responsible for the delivery of Canadian firearms safety courses, and advises the Commissioner of Firearms and the Minister with respect to the Firearms Act and Regulations. This Sub-sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payment: Firearms Act.

Firearms Investigative and Enforcement Services

This Sub-sub-program provides specialized firearms services to frontline law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of persons or organizations involved in the illegal movement and criminal use of firearms. This is done by gathering evidence, tracing firearms, analyzing trends and maintaining the Firearms Reference Table. The RCMP provides training and advice to firearms prosecutors through its Crown Attorney program and works closely with the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and INTERPOL. It also provides assistance to international groups such as the United Nations and Organization of American States, as well as technical advice in collaboration with the department of Global Affairs Canada to the G8 and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), on operational issues related to illicit firearms.

Advanced Police Training

This Sub-program provides training to the broader policing community including municipal, regional, and provincial police services. It increases the knowledge base and contributes to the increased efficiency of Canadian law enforcement agencies and government departments. Academic courses are provided on topics related to law enforcement, as well as leadership and development curricula for various levels of management.

Canadian Police College

This Sub-sub-program provides training to the Canadian law enforcement community through various venues, including the two campuses of the Canadian Police College, in Ottawa (Ontario) and in Chilliwack (British Columbia) and onsite at other agencies, both national and international. The CPC provides advanced and specialized police sciences (e.g., forensic identification, technological crime and explosives) as well as executive and leadership training.

National Law Enforcement Training

This Sub-sub-program provides training to provincial and federal government organizations and law enforcement agencies to assist in the fight against criminal activity. It also helps develop partnerships across agencies to further learning and sharing of best practices. Incremental costs are recovered from the requesting agency.

Peacekeeping Mission

Through the Canadian Police Arrangement (CPA), this Sub-program manages the deployment of Canadian police officers to various missions around the world. More specifically, it selects, trains, supports and deploys Canadian police personnel to international peace operations, international criminal courts, tribunals and commissions to support police reform. It responds to international crises and promotes the rule of law in fragile and conflict-affected states. Police officers from the RCMP, as well as municipal and provincial police services, voluntarily participate in peacekeeping missions. By assisting foreign police to maintain law and order, Canadian police, in cooperation with international partners, help create a safer and more stable environment. This in turn paves the way for long-term development and can also prevent illicit activities from spilling across borders into other countries, including Canada.

Capacity Building Mission

Through the CPA, this Sub-program contributes to global stability by developing and promoting tools that address transnational crime and counter-terrorism issues. It provides training, advice, mentoring and subject matter expertise to countries to help strengthen their law enforcement institutions over the long term. Capacity building training is conducted on topics related to various investigative and criminal intelligence techniques. This Sub-program engages international stakeholders and partners to achieve the Government of Canada's foreign policy objectives and supports RCMP operations. Costs are shared by the RCMP and Global Affairs Canada under the auspices of the Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP) and the Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program (CTCBP).

Liaison Mission

Under the authority of the RCMP Act, this Sub-program maintains a network of Liaison Officers posted in strategic locations abroad to provide operational support and assistance to Canadian law enforcement agencies in the detection, prevention and investigation of offences contrary to Canadian laws. Through INTERPOL, the Sub-program serves as the principal link between Canadian and international law enforcement communities and coordinates international requests for assistance with the appropriate Canada law enforcement agencies. The Sub-program optimizes efforts to prevent and combat transnational crime by sharing information and promoting assistance in criminal investigations between Canada and INTERPOL member countries. It also sustains bilateral and multilateral relationships to bolster the effectiveness of policing operations both domestically and internationally.

Musical Ride

This Sub-program promotes the heritage and traditions of the RCMP and Canada to Canadians and the international community, and helps to raise money for local charities by organizing and performing local shows of the Musical Ride. The Musical Ride's Canadian Tour travels to approximately 45 to 55 Canadian communities in two different provinces every year, over a period of 85 to 100 days. It also performs at international venues upon request using a cost-recovery model. Destinations for the Musical Ride's tour are chosen from among requests from communities, and the final schedule is drafted to align the tour with the priorities of divisional Commanding Officers, other government departments and/or community partners. Typically, these priorities support public outreach programs or RCMP recruiting initiatives in contract policing communities. In addition to the tour, the Musical Ride also provides riders in red serge for ceremonial events and parades hosted by the RCMP or by other government partners. Typical events can include memorial services or visits by foreign dignitaries. Funding for this Sub-program covers the equitation training of RCMP members, the breeding, training and support of the required horses, and all logistics associated with the Musical Ride's tour and performances.

Partnerships and Heritage

This Sub-program promotes and protects the RCMP's image by the following means: it ensures representation of the RCMP and Canada at major events by building and leveraging strategic partnerships with other government departments and non-profit and private sector organizations; it regulates the use of the RCMP's image, trademarks and technology by the general public and industry by managing sponsorships and licensing agreements; it documents and preserves the RCMP's heritage and answers related enquiries from the general public; and it coordinates the RCMP's participation in public and departmental ceremonial or special events such as the Sunset Ceremonies, funerals, memorial services or visits by members of the Royal Family. This Sub-program also manages the RCMP's representation in both domestic and international special events by reviewing and authorizing requests for members in red serge. Funding for this Sub-program covers all administrative tasks and logistical support/resources to carry out these responsibilities, as well as legal and administrative fees related to the management of intellectual property.

Members Injured on Duty – Compensation, VAC Disability Pension

This Sub-program provides both financial and health care assistance to members of the RCMP who suffer a permanent work-related illness or injury that causes loss in quality of life. This Sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payment: Grant to Compensate Members of the RCMP for Injuries Received in the Performance of their Duties.

Survivor Income Plan

This Sub-program was designed to meet the needs of the survivors of members who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. The Sub-program's goal is to compensate a family for the income lost with the death of the member, such that their net income remains at the same level.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act Payments

This Sub-program administers pension payments for officers, non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and constables who enrolled in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act (PCA) program prior to March 1, 1949 and did not opt into its successor pension program, the RCMP Superannuation Act. The PCA is a defined benefit program that provides a lifetime benefit for RCMP members and their survivors. The program does not currently have any contributors and once payments conclude for current recipients, it is expected that the PCA will be abandoned. This Sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payment: Pensions under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act (PCA) (statutory).

Date modified:

2016-11-21