Standing Committees

The MAB struck three Standing Committees to provide targeted advice and recommendations based on its expertise, experience, and best judgement. Each standing committee has a designated MAB lead who chairs the committee, and is supported by a Primary RCMP Executive Liaison. Each Committee has its own terms of reference to explain how it operates, and its areas of focus. Standing Committees expect to meet a minimum of four times per fiscal year. Summaries of the discussions for each Standing Committee meeting are provided below.

The FASC examines the RCMP’s financial and administrative risks and challenges, as per their Terms of Reference. The FASC’s areas of interest include, but are not limited to: financial management and use of resources; the RCMP budget and financial sustainability; procurement and real property; and Information Management / Information Technology (IM/IT).

The HRSC focuses on the RCMP’s human resources policies, programs, and practices, as per their Terms of Reference. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: recruitment; police education and training; and leadership and promotion within the RCMP.

• Meeting: April 23, 2025

  During their April 2025 meeting, the HRSC received updates from the RCMP’s Chief Human Resources Officer and the Independent Centre for Harassment Resolution and offered their insights and advice in response. A discussion occurred on the RCMP’s Reserve program, and RCMP officials provided updates on two key areas of interest for HRSC and the MAB: Indigenous recruitment, and police education and training. The HRSC also received updates in response to MAB’s advisory reports on Indigenous Recruitment and the Cadet Training Program. In addition, the MAB’s Well-Being Taskforce provided an update on the status of their draft advisory report, which is in its final stages of development.
• Meeting: January 28, 2025

  At its January 2025 meeting, the MAB HRSC reviewed their Terms of Reference and approved their notional 2025-26 workplan. The HRSC heard updates from the RCMP’s Chief Human Resources Officer and Independent Centre for Harassment Resolution, and exchanged invaluable dialogue on their key priorities and initiatives. The HRSC learned about the RCMP’s progress and strategies in their retention efforts, provided advice and expressed interest in this topic moving forward. The MAB’s Well-Being Taskforce provided an update on recent engagements and next steps in finalizing their advisory product to the Commissioner of the RCMP.
• Meeting: September 25, 2024

  At their September 2024 meeting, the HRSC received updates from the RCMP’s Chief Human Resources Officer and Independent Centre for Harassment Resolution, and provided insights and appreciation for the various initiatives highlighted, including Recruitment, which is a key priority for the RCMP. RCMP MRAP updates were provided in response to MAB’s advisory reports on Indigenous Recruitment and the Cadet Training Program. The HRSC heard about the RCMP’s Learning Renewal Strategy and Leadership Development and Succession Management Program, with ongoing efforts to modernize training and leadership within the RCMP. The MAB’s Well-Being Taskforce highlighted their meaningful discussions and planning for continued engagements moving forward.
• Meeting: June 26, 2024

  During its meeting in June 2024, the HRSC heard updates from the RCMP’s Chief Human Resources Officer and Independent Centre for Harassment Resolution and provided advice accordingly. Recruitment was reiterated to be a top priority for both the RCMP and the MAB, and a presentation was provided on the RCMP’s National First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Recruitment Strategy. The HRSC also learned about the 2022-2023 RCMP Public Service Employee Survey results and what the RCMP is doing in analyzing these results. The MAB’s Well-Being Taskforce provided an update on their engagements to date and areas of interest.
• Meeting: March 18, 2024

  During the meeting in March 2024, the HRSC was provided with the RCMP’s Management Response Action Plan (MRAP) addressing MAB’s Indigenous Recruitment advisory report and recommendations. An update on the RCMP’s MRAP on MAB’s Cadet Training Program advisory report was also provided. The HRSC also heard updates on the current status and progress of the Independent Centre for Harassment Resolution. The MAB’s Well-Being Taskforce, which reports through the HRSC, informed the participants that they are working on establishing their areas of interest and future engagements for the year ahead.
• Meeting: January 12, 2024

  At its inaugural meeting in January 2024, the HRSC established their governance framework. More specifically, the HRSC reviewed and adopted their Terms of Reference at the meeting. In addition, the HRSC discussed and decided on their Areas of interest for 2024-2026.

The RACSC explores the RCMP’s key transformation and modernization initiatives, as per their Terms of Reference. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: the future of the RCMP and its programs (e.g., Federal Policing, Contract Policing, and Specialized Police Services); the RCMP Strategic Plan; culture change initiatives and measurement; and the RCMP’s response to external reviews.

• Meeting: April 1, 2025

  The MAB’s RACSC held a meeting on April 1, 2025, where it focussed on topics of reform and operational independence. The RACSC discussed the RCMP’s most recent update to its Mass Casualty Commission (MCC) Progress Hub, which captures the organization’s activities to implement the recommendations from the Commission. The Standing Committee heard from the RCMP on its current efforts to clarify operational independence, as per the recommendations from the MCC and other inquiries and reviews in the past. The RACSC also held a strategic session on next steps for RACSC to provide nuanced options for advice on operational independence to the MAB to provide formal recommendations to the Commissioner. Lastly, the RACSC approved its revised Terms of Reference and discussed its potential engagements and work regarding community relationships and outreach.
• Meeting: January 30, 2025

  The MAB RACSC held a meeting on January 30, 2025. It learned about and provided advice on the RCMP Transparency and Trust Strategy and Action Plan, as well as other related efforts to enhance organizational transparency. Additionally, the Standing Committee reviewed and made administrative decisions on a number of the RACSC’s governance mechanisms. The Standing Committee discussed its 2025-26 notional Workplan, through which it identified areas of interest to provide advice on over the next fiscal year. Additionally, the Standing Committee reviewed its Terms of Reference and committed to do so on an ongoing basis.
• Meeting: October 17, 2024

  At its October meeting, the MAB RACSC learned about the RCMP efforts to holistically implement and respond to recommendations from external reviews and reports. The RACSC welcomed the RCMP’s comprehensive and in-depth efforts, and provided advice on its approach moving forward. The RACSC also heard about the RCMP’s updated progress to implement the recommendations of the MAB Taskforce on Federal Policing. The Standing Committee appreciated the extensive progress made across Federal Policing governance, human resources, training, and more, and provided additional advice. In addition, the RACSC noted a list of potential areas of interest for 2025-2026 and agenda items for its next meeting, which is planned for January 2025.
• Meeting: June 18, 2024

  During its June 2024 meeting, the RACSC learned about the ongoing development of the RCMP Corporate Risk Profile from the Chief Strategic Policy and External Relations Officer and provided advice accordingly. The Standing Committee also continued its engagement on RCMP reform and modernization. The RACSC heard about the RCMP’s culture change initiatives and projects, as well as the development of performance metrics to measure culture change from the RCMP’s Senior Assistant Deputy Minister on Reform Accountability and Culture. The RACSC believes in the value of strong performance metrics to measure success and demonstrate accountability.
• Meeting: March 19, 2024

  At their March 2024 meeting, the RACSC engaged with the RCMP’s reform sector and learned about its initiatives from the RCMP’s Senior Assistant Deputy Minister on Reform Accountability and Culture.  The RACSC also learned about the RCMP’s drafting of a three-year Strategic Plan from the Chief Strategic Policy and External Relations Officer, and engaged with the Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive on the Internal Audit, Evaluation, and Review program of the RCMP. The Standing Committee provided insight and acknowledged the extensive work undertaken by the various Sectors to advance modernization.
• Meeting: November 27, 2023

  At its inaugural meeting in November 2023, the RACSC established their governance framework. More specifically, the RACSC reviewed and adopted their Terms of Reference. In addition, the RACSC discussed and revised their areas of interest for 2024-2026. The Standing Committee also decided the agenda and items for discussion and advice for their next meeting.