Get the Facts About Your Alberta RCMP
Province-wide policing decisions like replacing the RCMP affect everyone. They can impact your taxes and your community’s access to specialized support.
Before creating a new provincial policing service or duplicating services, Albertans deserve clear, transparent information.
Here are the facts:
Alberta Sets the Province’s 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 policing under the PPSA come with a 30% federal cost-sharing. That’s real savings for our communities, representing over $200 million every year.
Replacing the RCMP Could Cost Hundreds of Millions.
Budget 2026 gives the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service a $200.9 million operating budget, with spending projected to rise to about $644.7 million by 2029.
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. Alberta should be a strong negotiator in upcoming contract renewals to get the best outcome for residents.