Canada's New Government is committed to accountability, fairness and transparency at all levels of the federal government. On March 29, 2007, the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, announced an independent investigation into the RCMP's response to allegations surrounding the RCMP pension and insurance plans.
The announcement followed testimonies by current and former members of the RCMP to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
On April 13th, the Government appointed Mr. David Brown to lead the investigation.
His final report was submitted to the Government on June 15, 2007.
Report
- A Matter of Trust - Report of the Independent Investigator into Matters Relating to RCMP Pension and Insurance Plans
News releases
Backgrounder
Terms of reference
The investigation will provide a comprehensive review of the allegations made relating to reports of mismanagement or irregularities in the administration of the RCMP's pension and insurance plans.
Specifically, the investigation will examine whether:
- the RCMP's assessment of allegations of mismanagement of the RCMP pension and insurance plans was conducted in an appropriate and timely manner;
- the members and employees involved in the reporting or reviewing of mismanagement were treated fairly and in accordance with RCMP procedures and practices;
- management responded appropriately and in a timely manner to mistakes or inappropriate conduct by members and employees; and
- management responded to findings of mismanagement or non-compliance in a timely and effective manner.
Read the full Terms of Reference.
About the Independent Investigator
The Government of Canada appointed Mr. David Brown, Q.C., to lead the investigation. Mr. Brown is Counsel with the firm Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, and former head of the Ontario Securities Commission. He brings to the investigation significant expertise in securities regulations and audits. As Chairman and CEO of the Ontario Securities Commission, Mr. Brown led the agency's reorganization and has held several positions with Canadian and international regulatory bodies.
Read the full biography of Mr. David Brown
Media inquiries
Media inquiries on the investigation should be directed to:
Duncan Fulton
Telephone: 613-238-2090
Mobile: 613-852-5902