16 November 2011
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointment of Robert W. Paulson as the new Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, effective November 21, 2011. Mr. Paulson succeeds Commissioner William J.S. Elliott, who has been appointed as Special Representative of INTERPOL to the United Nations.
Mr. Paulson has had a distinguished 25-year career with the RCMP, joining in 1986 as a Constable. He has held progressively senior positions within the Force, most recently as Deputy Commissioner, Federal Policing. Prior to being appointed as Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Paulson served as Assistant Commissioner, Contract and Aboriginal Policing Services and Assistant Commissioner, National Security Criminal Investigations.
“Mr. Paulson was chosen following a rigorous and open selection process. As a senior police leader with broad experience across the RCMP’s complex mandate, he brings with him a deep understanding of the challenges facing the Force,” said the Prime Minister. “Mr. Paulson will provide the leadership necessary to strengthen our national police force now and into the future.”
The Prime Minister took this opportunity to thank Commissioner Elliott for his dedication and significant contributions over many years of service to the RCMP and the people of Canada. The Prime Minister wished him the very best in his future endeavours.
Biographical notes attached.
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