The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is more than just Canada's national police service. We have been part of the fabric of Canada since 1873 – almost 150 years.

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Licensing. A firearms licence shows that the licence holder can possess and use firearms.. A registration certificate identifies a firearm and links the firearm to its owner. You need a registration certificate for restricted and prohibited firearms. Usually if you are in possession of a firearm, you need a licence even if you are not the owner and never handle the firearm.

Three versions of the valid PAL cards will be in circulation over the next five years as the Canadian Firearms Program transitions to the new PAL card:. standard cards issued from December 1998 to May 2022; interim cards issued between May and December 2022 that do not contain a magnetic strip on the back of the card

James Smith Cree Nation powwow honours RCMP helping to bring closure and healing

Salary and benefits. Being an RCMP police officer grants you access to a world of opportunity, adventure and growth. The benefits, both in terms of salary and private life, are considerable.

Criminal record checks. A criminal record check will determine if you have been charged or convicted of a crime. There are 2 ways to check if you have a criminal history: name-based criminal record checks and certified criminal record checks.

Need to report cybercrime or fraud now? Until the new reporting system is complete, Canadians, businesses and organizations should continue to report cybercrime and fraud to the online reporting system, available on the CAFC website.

Online Firearm Licence Renewal and Payment Processing Initiative Executive summary 1. Introduction. The mission of the Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) is to enhance public safety by helping reduce death, injury and threat from firearms through responsible ownership, use and storage of firearms, and by providing police and other organizations with operational and technical support vital to the ...

History of the RCMP. We have a rich history as Canada's national police service that dates back to 1873. From the role of women and Indigenous peoples, to our uniform and our military service, our history is Canada's history.