Welcome to the RCMP External Review Committee

The RCMP External Review Committee (ERC) is an independent administrative tribunal that conducts impartial case reviews and issues findings and recommendations for appeal decisions in certain RCMP employment and labour relations matters. The Chair of the ERC reports annually to Parliament.

About the ERC


Communiqué

All the cases finalized by the RCMP External Review Committee are summarized in the Communiqué, issued quarterly. In addition to the recommendations of the ERC, you will find a synopsis of the decisions of the Commissioner of the RCMP as well as articles written on various issues relating to our mandate.

Communiqué: July to September 2019Communiqué: April to June 2019Communiqué: January to March 2019 Communiqué: October to December 2018 Communiqué: April to September 2018 Communiqué: January to March 2018 Communiqué: October to December 2017 Communiqué: April to September 2017

Search Case Summaries

Search all summaries of findings and recommendations issued by the RCMP External Review Committee to the Commissioner of the RCMP for reviewed cases. Summaries of final decisions taken within the RCMP for each reviewed file are included once they become available.

Quick Reference Index

Latest Findings and Recommendations

Under the current RCMP Act (since November 28, 2014)

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Under the former RCMP Act (prior to November 28, 2014)

If you would like to receive a full copy of a specific case in its vetted version, please contact us by mail, phone or e-mail and specify the case by number, e.g. G-095. Please see link "Contact Us" at the bottom of page for the correct address.

Chairperson of the ERC

Chairperson

Charles Randall Smith was appointed Chairperson for a five-year term beginning on June 18, 2019.

Statement – April 18, 2019 – Appointment of new Chairperson

News Release – October 5, 2017 – Minister Goodale announces funding for the RCMP External Review Committee to expedite review of cases
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