Understanding Bill C-20: Canada's Public Complaints and Review Commission Act

Explore Bill C-20, its impact on accountability for RCMP and CBSA in Canada, and the mechanisms for public complaints.

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Bill C-20 in Canada is known as the Public Complaints and Review Commission Act. Its primary aim is to create an independent commission to strengthen the accountability of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). This bill provides mechanisms for public complaints and enhances oversight to ensure transparency and trust in these agencies.**

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the purpose of Bill C-20? Bill C-20 aims to create an independent commission to enhance the accountability of the RCMP and CBSA.
  2. How does Bill C-20 improve public complaints processes? The bill provides mechanisms for public complaints, enhancing oversight to ensure transparency and trust.
  3. Who oversees the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under Bill C-20? Bill C-20 establishes a commission specifically designed to oversee the RCMP and ensure its accountability.
  4. What agencies are impacted by Bill C-20? The primary agencies impacted by Bill C-20 are the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

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