Get the Facts About Your Alberta RCMP
There’s a lot of misinformation circulating about the Alberta RCMP, and Albertans deserve the truth.
Alberta Sets the Policing Priorities, Not Ottawa.
Under the Provincial Police Service Agreement (PPSA), Alberta’s Public Safety Minister controls officer numbers and policing priorities—not Ottawa.
Federal Funding Saves Provincial Taxpayers Money.
RCMP contracts come with 10–30% federal cost-sharing. That’s real savings for our communities, representing over $188 million every year.
Replacing the RCMP Could Cost Hundreds of Millions.
Transitioning or creating a new police service would be expensive, the Government’s own report from 2021 estimated $372M in start-up costs and $164M more in annual costs for a provincial police service. With inflation, these numbers already rise from a combined $550M in 2021 to $650M in 2025.
The RCMP Isn’t Going Anywhere.
The federal government is not ending contract policing. The RCMP remains a reliable, long-term solution for policing in Alberta.
Local Service, National Strength.
The RCMP can scale up quickly in emergencies, such as wildfires, and bring the entire country’s resources to bear in any community, something a standalone provincial service simply can’t match.
RCMP Officers Are Part of Our Communities.
Our Alberta RCMP Members live in our communities. They know our streets, schools, and our concerns. They’re your neighbours, mentors, coaches, and friends.