Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP

Site: Ottawa - Mailing Address

Record #: BTN1589
Last Full Update: 24 Jan 2024

Contact Information

Fax 613-952-8045
Website www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/en
Contact Form www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/en/contact-form
Social Media X (Twitter) X (Twitter)

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP is an agency of the federal government, distinct and independent from the RCMP.
Legal Status (40) Federal Government
Funding Federal

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

An independent agency who ensures that public complaints made about the conduct of RCMP members are examined fairly and impartially

  • receives complaints from the public and conducts reviews when complainants are not satisfied with the RCMP’s handling of their complaints
  • Commission is not part of the RCMP
Hours

Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm Eastern Time
Areas Served Canada ; Ontario
Eligibility A complaint must meet the following criteria:
  • the person complained about must have been an RCMP member or other person appointed or employed under Part I of the RCMP Act at the time of the alleged misconduct (even if they are not any longer)
  • the complaint must be filed within one year of the alleged misconduct, unless an extension is granted by the Commission
  • the alleged misconduct must not relate to an RCMP Code of Conduct decision under Part IV of the RCMP Act
Application

Complaints can be made online, by fax or by mail
Languages English ; French ; Printable complaint form available in 16 languages, online complaint form available in English and French
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Ottawa
Address & Map
Ottawa, ON
Mailing Address c/o Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP 
PO Box 1722 
Station B 
Ottawa, ON K1P 0B3
Physical Access Not Applicable - mailing address

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Government / Legal
HCSD Sub Heading Consumer Protection / Complaints
Service Categories Law Enforcement Complaints ; Royal Canadian Mounted Police