April 1, 2026
Ottawa, ON – The following is a statement from National Police Federation President and C.E.O., Brian Sauvé, regarding the implementation of the increased RCMP Cadet Training Allowance on April 1, 2026.
“We are pleased to see the increased RCMP Cadet Training Allowance now in effect. This change comes after years of advocacy by the NPF to better support Cadets as they begin their training at the RCMP Academy in Regina, SK.
While interest in joining the RCMP is near record highs, this helps ensure that finances will be less of a barrier for those who choose a career in policing, a great start to ensuring the RCMP meets its longstanding need for more Members on the ground across Canada. This improvement helps ease that burden while making the RCMP a more competitive and accessible career option.
By removing another barrier for recruits, this investment will help attract strong candidates and strengthen resourcing initiatives across the country. In turn, that benefits all RCMP Members and the communities they serve.
We are encouraged to see this commitment delivered and will continue working with government and the RCMP to ensure our Members are appropriately recognized and resourced, from recruitment through to retirement.”
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The National Police Federation (NPF) represents ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally. We are the largest police union in Canada. The NPF is focused on improving public safety for all Canadians, including our Members by advocating for much-needed investment in the public safety continuum. This includes investments in police resourcing and modern equipment, as well as social programs including health, addiction, and housing supports to enhance safety and livability in the many communities we serve, large and small, across Canada.
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