Posts by NPF-FPN Administrator
January 12, 2021 – Body-worn cameras boost transparency, community relations, evidence collection
NPF welcomes BWCs, but warns of interference with core police work and perils to safety of RCMP Members Ottawa, ON — The National Police Federation today released its position statement on the implementation of body-worn cameras for RCMP Members, which are an important tool for improving transparency and accountability, for building positive community relations between…
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2021 – NPF Townhall: Oromocto, Keswick and Minto Detachments – We want to hear from you!
Members of Oromocto, Keswick and Minto Detachments: The National Police Federation will be hosting a town hall on Thursday, January 14 with Pat Bouchard, NPF Director Atlantic Region and A/Comm Larry Tremblay, Commanding Officer of New Brunswick. Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. AST Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting (link to follow) Your input and participation…
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2021 – Response to Negative Editorials and Alberta Government Submissions
NPF Responds to Globe and Mail editorials: The Globe and Mail published two negative and biased editorials at the end of December 2020 backing the Bastarache report and conflating it with the handling of the Nova Scotia shooting. The NPF responded by submitting an OpEd replying to and correcting their assertions. Our OpEd, titled Giving respect,…
Read MoreDecember 31, 2020 – Building a Positive Future for Membership
Much has already been said about the global impacts of the pandemic in 2020, but much less has been acknowledged about the unique and extreme challenges police officers and RCMP Members in particular have confronted over the last 12 months: An ongoing four-year wage freeze while we negotiate your first Collective Agreement; The new deduction…
Read MoreDecember 29, 2020 – Alberta – Call for Input on Policing
The Government of Alberta is reviewing the Alberta Police Act and is currently asking for public feedback on topics including trust in the police, how the public makes complaints about a police officer or a police service, and the role of the police in Alberta. Many of you serve in Alberta, served there previously, or have friends and family…
Read MoreDecember 24, 2020 – Happy Holidays to All Our Members
We know this has been an incredibly unpredictable and difficult year for many Canadians – within and beyond our Membership. We hope you and your families find peace and joy in the coming days, an opportunity to be grateful for the things that are most important to you and hope for the future. On behalf…
Read MoreDecember 21, 2020 – Pension Contribution Rate Increases
On December 18, 2020, the RCMP announced an increase to your pension plan contribution rates effective January 1, 2021. We understand that this notification of increased pension plan contributions is not welcome, particularly before the holidays. It’s important to note that while we continue to negotiate our first ever Collective Agreement, our defined pension plan is…
Read MoreDecember 17, 2020 – Public Inquiry Website/CBC Story
Public Inquiry Update: We committed to keeping you informed about the Public Inquiry and related developments. The Joint Federal/Provincial Commission into the April 2020 Nova Scotia Mass Casualty is now branded as the Mass Casualty Commission. The Commission recently launched a website which features information about the Inquiry’s mandate, the three Commissioners, hearings and meeting format, as…
Read MoreDecember 16, 2020 – N.S. Mounties facing ‘big morale challenges’ in year marked by trauma, criticism
Union says RCMP decision not to comment further on mass shooting ‘difficult’ for front-line officers. The union representing RCMP officers in Nova Scotia says its members are finding it challenging that the force has stopped releasing information about the April mass shooting, especially as they continue to struggle with the personal toll of responding to the killing…
Read MoreDecember 15, 2020 – New Zoom Link – Appreciation Event/COVID Survey Reminder
Please note that the Zoom links have changed for the December 17 virtual appreciation event for essential workers shared by Canada’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Patty Hajdu. New event details and links for each time zone are as follows: Atlantic region: 9:00 am EST. https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/65821203157 Quebec region: 9:30 am EST. https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/67721511984 Ontario region: 10:00…
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