The Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP (CPC) provides civilian review of RCMP members' conduct in performing their policing duties so as to hold the RCMP accountable to the public.  Our job is to help find and shape a balance between individual rights and collective security.

Established by Parliament in 1988, the CPC is an independent body, distinct and independent from the RCMP.  It has the ability to receive complaints from the public concerning the conduct of RCMP members, conduct reviews when complainants are not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaints, hold public hearings and lead investigations, and report findings and make recommendations.

The CPC carries out its duties impartially.  Throughout the complaints process, the CPC does not act as an advocate either for complainants or RCMP members.  This results in unbiased findings and recommendations being made, which are aimed at identifying, correcting and preventing recurring problems in policing.

As Chair of the CPC, I would like to focus on issues relevant to RCMP policing, knowing that each recommendation made is another step towards improving Canada's policing policy.  I would also like to reaffirm the CPC's commitment to the ongoing Kingsclear investigation.  As the largest investigation ever undertaken by the CPC, Kingsclear has been, and will remain, a top priority.  The facts will be uncovered and assessed by the CPC and presented to the public, in turn helping all parties involved to move forward.

The CPC will continue to strive for a more timely public complaints process that both the public and RCMP members regard as fair and balanced.