Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the appointment of Professor Angela Campbell as Chairperson of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)'s Management Advisory Board (MAB). An expert in the field of law, Professor Campbell will be instrumental in providing guidance to the Commissioner of the RCMP on the administration and management of the organization.
Minister LeBlanc extends his gratitude to former Chairperson, Professor Kent Roach, for his time and contributions, and to Mr. Simon Coakeley for his leadership and expertise as interim Chairperson. Mr. Coakeley will continue to provide perspective and guidance as he returns to his role as Vice-Chairperson.
A robust and diverse MAB is crucial to the modernization of the RCMP. Work will continue towards appointing the 13th member to the MAB through a merit-based selection process.
Transparency and accountability are essential to maintaining Canadians' confidence in law enforcement. Central to these efforts are the independent, civilian bodies that help support Canada's law enforcement agencies, including the MAB.
The MAB continues to provide guidance around the RCMP's implementation of the Mass Casualty Commission (MCC)'s recommendations. It also continues its work to improve the RCMP's workplace and culture to ensure that the organization fosters a climate of accountability and inclusion, while strengthening trust with the communities it serves.
