Canadian Culture: #16. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) 👮‍♂️ Did you know Canada’s most famous police force wears bright red uniforms and rides horses? The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or Mounties, are one of Canada’s most recognizable symbols. They were created in 1873 as the North-West Mounted Police, tasked with bringing law and order to the western territories. Known for their scarlet tunics, wide-brimmed Stetson hats, and horseback patrols, the RCMP symbolize honesty, integrity,

Welcome to ‘’J Div’’ The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has a long and rich history in New Brunswick. Contract policing in the province began on April 1st, 1932 when the RCMP assumed the responsibilities of the Provincial Police Force. New Brunswick became known as “J” Division within the RCMP, and the first headquarters was set up in Fredericton at Old Government House. Originally, 127 members were spread across 33 detachments throughout New Brunswick. These members came from the amalgamation of

Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia and the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia (BCCNS) are celebrating an important milestone: the announcement of a dedicated space for African Canadian Experience (ACE) Workshop programming within the BCCNS’s planned national expansion. This new space reflects a long term commitment to cultural understanding, community connection, and meaningful education. The ACE Workshop has already been helping the RCMP and partner agencies deepen awareness of Afr

The United States Secret Service Motorcade for Canadian Prime Minister Carney arrives at the Blair House in Washington D.C. ahead of a meeting with United States President Donald J. Trump. The motorcade was made up of the Secret Service, U.S. Park Police, Metropolitan Police Department, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police. | Northern Virginia Police Cars