Alberta advances plan for an optional provincial police force to replace RCMP

April 7, 2025, 9:20 pm

Two reports cover the Alberta government’s steps toward creating an alternative provincial police force as a potential substitute for the RCMP. The initiative is aimed at tackling issues such as staffing shortages and rising costs, while offering municipalities a locally controlled option for public safety. Both pieces describe the unfolding policy shift and its implications for law enforcement services, marking a significant change in the province’s approach to policing.


nationalpost.com / Alberta moves closer to creating optional provincial police force that could replace RCMP

An independent force could step in to help address concerns about the Mounties' staffing shortages and rising costs, the public safety minister said

theglobeandmail.com / Alberta builds groundwork for optional provincial police agency for municipalities

Alberta government sets aside $6-million for optional provincial police agency’s leadership team

globalnews.ca / Alberta government lays groundwork for provincial police force

Alberta’s government is taking another step toward giving municipalities the option of ditching the RCMP in favour of a new provincial police service.

thestar.com / Alberta builds groundwork for optional provincial police agency for municipalities

EDMONTON - Alberta’s government is taking another step toward giving municipalities the option of ditching the RCMP in favour of a new provincial police service.

winnipegfreepress.com / Alberta builds groundwork for optional provincial police agency for municipalities


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