The RCMP has not recruited enough new officers or effectively assigned its members to meet its operational needs, according to a new report from the auditor general — raising concerns about public safety across the country. Fin du widget . Retour au début du widget? RCMP's slow processing of applications is its biggest recruitment bottleneck: auditor generalA report released Monday by Auditor General Karen Hogan indicated that the RCMP's recruitment efforts have fallen short of meeting operational needs. WATCH | RCMP application process being shortened to 6 months, says minister:Début du widget .

Source: CBC News March 23, 2026 20:12 UTC