Top Mountie says he's keen on Ottawa's plan for a 'separate and distinct' federal policing unit
A looming shakeup in how the RCMP's federal policing wing tackles national security files can't come fast enough for the country's top Mountie.
Mike Duheme in political news
The West Block Transcript – Episode 41, Season 13
THE WEST BLOCK Episode 41, Season 13 Sunday, June 23, 2024
RCMP commissioner urges ‘caution’ on naming alleged foreign state colluders
The head of Canada’s national police force waded into a deepening political debate about whether to name parliamentarians who are allegedly helping foreign governments, something opposition MPs have called for.
RCMP chief says he hopes MPs don't name politicians accused of aiding foreign powers in the House
The head of RCMP says he's uneasy with the idea that politicians could use their parliamentary privilege to name colleagues accused of aiding foreign powers.
RCMP has ‘strong tools’ to address threats against politicians: minister
Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani says he isn’t going anywhere without a mobile duress alarm in his pocket.
RCMP ribbon skirts ‘disheartening’, ‘insulting’: Indigenous activists
Ribbon skirts are now being allowed as part of RCMP uniforms, but many Indigenous people are saying Mounties shouldn’t get to wear the sacred symbol.
RCMP boss says Criminal Code should change to address threats against politicians
RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme says he wants the government to look at drafting a new law that would make it easier for police to pursue charges against people who threaten elected officials.
Politicians keep getting more threats. The head of the RCMP says new tools might be needed to protect them
RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme says he wants the government to look at drafting a new law that would make it easier for police to pursue charges against people who threaten elected officials.
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