Keep Alberta RCMP

Starting in 2023, with the new changes to the Alberta Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (EFCDA), organizations like the National Police Federation cannot fund the Keep Alberta RCMP Campaign during an election year. This means we will need to rely solely on the donations of our supporters.

Now is the time to advocate for a safer Alberta. We need your support! By contributing a dollar amount of your choice, you will help us continue our advocacy efforts to keep the Alberta RCMP and continue to hold the provincial government accountable.

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Dear Premier Smith, Minister Shandro and Minister Ellis,

I have immediate and significant concerns about the Government of Alberta’s renewed proposal to replace the Alberta RCMP with an expensive and unwanted new provincial police service. With no meaningful consultation with everyday Albertans done to date, it is clear that the Government is not interested in listening to Albertans like me, who support keeping the Alberta RCMP.

The Government of Alberta has made the decision to continue pursuing this unwanted transition with no concrete justification for the estimated $550-plus million dollars lost in federal contributions and transition spending, for a net gain of only 56 officers through the proposed deployment model.

Like you, I want to live in a province full of opportunities. Pushing forward with an unwanted new police service will burden us with predictable negative impacts that most of us don’t want. In May 2020, the Fair Deal Panel’s own findings established that a police transition was at the bottom of priorities for Albertans. The Province already has oversight and management of the Alberta RCMP – as displayed recently by the Alberta RCMP’s refusal to enforce the federal gun buyback program, aligned with direction from the Alberta Justice Minister.

Ongoing polling shows only 9% of Albertans support a police transition today. Municipalities also support keeping the RCMP in Alberta, including the more than 100 Alberta municipalities and stakeholders who have already declared their opposition to this decision. They instead want the Province to address serious crime and repeat offenders by providing better resourcing for the courts and prosecutors. There is no clear mandate for this decision, especially not from the everyday Albertan.

At the end of the day, despite the Government's promises of no additional costs, there is only one taxpayer, and we will all be burdened by this proposal. Our province is at a critical juncture, and we deserve clear answers.

Don’t put my community safety at risk. Let's keep the Alberta RCMP and put the idea of a provincial police service to rest. We need to work together to improve public safety and address the real concerns of Albertans. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Tell the provincial government to Keep the RCMP in Alberta

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October 07, 2022

Statement: UCP Leadership Election Results

Edmonton, AB — Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, regarding the results from yesterday evening’s UCP Leadership election.

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Statement: Minister of Justice and Solicitor General’s Office Continues Misinformation Campaign Related to Unwanted Provincial Police Service Proposal

Edmonton, AB — Following is a statement from National Police Federation Regional Directors Kevin Halwa and Jeff McGowan, and Vice President Michelle Boutin, in response to a recent statement from Joseph Dow, Press Secretary for the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General.

September 12, 2022

List of Alberta Call-to-Action Supporters Grows by Nearly 30 Percent Following Release of Proposed APPS Details

Edmonton, AB — The National Police Federation today released an updated list of 92 municipalities and other organizations from across Alberta that have signed a Call to Action, originally sent to the Government of Alberta in late June, which has seen a 30 percent growth since Justice Minister Tyler Shandro doubled down...

August 19, 2022

Provincial police could cost much more than estimated, argues NPF

Following the UCP government's outline for a proposed provincial police service in Alberta, the National Police Federation reiterated the fact that many municipalities are opposed as shown in recent research conducted by Pollara Strategic Insights.

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Statement: UCP Leadership Election Results

Statement: Minister of Justice and Solicitor General’s Office Continues Misinformation Campaign Related to Unwanted Provincial Police Service Proposal

List of Alberta Call-to-Action Supporters Grows by Nearly 30 Percent Following Release of Proposed APPS Details

Provincial police could cost much more than estimated, argues NPF

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