Letter to Commissioner Duheme following the MAB’s December 2025 Quarterly Meeting
December 18, 2025
Commissioner Mike Duheme
RCMP National Headquarters
73 Leikin Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R2
Dear Commissioner Duheme,
On behalf of the Management Advisory Board (MAB) for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), thank you for participating in the Board’s quarterly meeting on December 3-5, 2025, held at the Canadian Police College in Ottawa, Ontario. Our ongoing dialogue with you and the RCMP Senior Executive Committee (SEC) continues to provide valuable insights that inform our priorities and support the organization’s strategic direction.
MAB members were honoured to meet in person with the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, underscoring the significance of the MAB’s role and the RCMP’s mission. The meeting theme —RCMP’s Relationship with Indigenous Communities— remains a central focus for both the Minister and the Board. We look forward to continued close collaboration with Public Safety to further understand federal government priorities as they relate to the RCMP. Recognizing the importance of sustained engagement, we have maintained a standing invitation to the Deputy Minister of Public Safety Canada and now invite the Minister to participate in all future quarterly meetings.
In alignment with our meeting’s theme, we were encouraged by the RCMP’s outreach efforts with Indigenous communities and discussed the potential for a national approach to sharing effective practices. Building and sustaining these relationships is essential to advancing reconciliation and long-term collaboration.
The update on National Recruitment Transformation, including enhanced onboarding and training procedures to support the recruitment of 1,000 personnel, reflects significant progress. We commend you on the work to date and look forward to continued updates on recruitment at future meetings, since this remains of area of significant interest for the MAB.
In addition, our discussions included a review of the evaluation of the Fly-In/Drive-In Model, as well as insights drawn from lived experiences with the model within K and D Divisions. The Board is very pleased that the model prioritizes increased engagement with remote communities while supporting the well-being of RCMP members and their families. The MAB also had a very constructive engagement session with representatives of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), from whom we learned valuable information about their recruitment programs and new training approach that we will consider as the Board continues to advise the RCMP in both important areas.
During our conversations, it was clear to the Board that the impacts of Budget 2025 are being felt throughout the organization. As the RCMP has received both investments and direction to find efficiencies, the Board reiterated that the RCMP must focus on a people-centered approach in its change management strategy. We are confident that the RCMP is equipped with the necessary tools and resources to effectively navigate the complexities introduced by the new fiscal environment. At the same time, the Board is committed to providing management advice on the implementation of the budget and its impacts moving forward, as and when needed.
Lastly, we are grateful for being hosted at the Canadian Police College in Ottawa. MAB members were given an overview and tour of the College’s various units and facilities, including the library, polygraph school, forensics lab, and the Technological Crime Learning Institute. We also visited the stables to learn about the operations behind the historic RCMP Musical Ride, which was a memorable and enriching experience.
Looking ahead to the 2026-2027 fiscal year, the Board has identified its priorities, which will be: Recruitment, Future of the RCMP, and Budget 2025 Impacts. These priorities are integrated into our workplans. We also discussed locations for our meetings next year, particularly in Divisions which the MAB has not yet visited. This will allow us to continue to expand our knowledge of the unique realities of each Division. The upcoming year also marks the end of several Board members’ terms, and we will be engaging in conversations to ensure MAB member positions are filled and continuity within the MAB is maintained.
Thank you and the RCMP for the continued dedication and commitment to protecting the safety of Canadians. I look forward to hearing from you and meeting again in the new year.
Sincerely,
Professor Angela Campbell
Chairperson, Management Advisory Board for the RCMP
CC: Minister of Public Safety
Deputy Minister of Public Safety Canada