The RCMP's federal policing department investigates cases involving national security, terrorism, cybercrime and organized crime. "Given the increasing demands on RCMP resources, particularly on national security files, the RCMP is facing significant resourcing challenges." The national security review comes as concerns grow about how Canada's intelligence agencies, including the RCMP's federal policing unit, share information with each other. The committee said it plans to finish its RCMP review in 2022. It meets in secret and reports directly to the prime minister on national security matters.

Source: CBC News February 23, 2021 17:57 UTC