In its written submissions, the BCCLA argues the RCMP Commissioner’s extreme delay in responding breached her obligations under the RCMP Act and violated the BCCLA’s Charter right to freedom of expression. The BCCLA also argues that delays have plagued the complaints system for over a decade and it is time to hold the RCMP to account. The release of several major CRCC investigations this past year, all make clear the RCMP need to be held accountable. for their actions and for undermining the public complaints process.”

• RCMP spying on peaceful climate advocates
• RCMP surveillance and illegal police stops during anti-fracking protests in New Brunswick, and
• RCMP racism against Colten Boushie’s family,