Allegations against the RCMP for failure to investigate a complaint

This complaint was referred to NSIRA by the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission (CRCC) for the RCMP, pursuant to subsection 45.53(4.1) of the RCMP Act. The complaint alleged that the RCMP failed to investigate individuals allegedly participating in a militia group. NSIRA tried to establish contact with the complainant several times to proceed with its investigation. NSIRA found that reasonable attempts had been made to communicate with the complainant and that the agency had exhausted all options. Accordingly, NSIRA issued reasons that the complaint had been abandoned, as per NSIRA’s Rules of Procedure. The complaint investigation file was closed.