We remember Surgeon Maurice Powers, B.A., M.D., C.M., who was accidentally killed in an airplane accident on duty on October 20, 1943, near Red Pheasant, Saskatchewan. #RCMPNeverForget - Nous nous souvenons du chirurgien Maurice Powers, B.A., M.D., C.M., qui a perdu la vie dans l’exercice de ses fonctions lors d’un accident d’avion survenu le 20 octobre 1943, près de Red Pheasant, en Saskatchewan. #GRCoublionsjamais

When you think of an RCMP Member, what role comes to mind? The reality is that RCMP policing can take Members in many different directions throughout their careers. From Emergency Response Teams to Police Dog Services, Forensic Identification, Search and Rescue and Underwater Recovery Teams, and so much more, specialized RCMP services bring unique skills and expertise to complex investigations and operations. Which specialized RCMP unit would you like to learn more about? Whyweserve.ca - Lorsque vous pensez à un membre de la GRC, quel rôle vous vient à l’esprit? En réalité, une carrière à la GRC peut mener les membres dans de nombreuses directions. Des groupes tactiques d’intervention aux Services cynophiles, en passant par les Services de l’identité judiciaire, la recherche et le sauvetage, les équipes de récupération sous-marine et bien plus encore, les services spécialisés de la GRC mettent à profit des compétences et une expertise uniques lors d’enquêtes et d’opérations complexes. Quelle unité spécialisée de la GRC aimeriez-vous découvrir davantage? pourquoinousservons.ca

We remember Cst. Shaelyn Yang, who was murdered on-duty during a wellness check in Burnaby Park, British Columbia, on October 18, 2022. #RCMPNeverForget

We remember Cst. Douglas Ambrose Mark Butler, who was killed in a motor vehicle accident while on duty near Oxbow, Saskatchewan on October 16, 1982. #RCMPNeverForget

We remember Cst. Daniel Miller, who died of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on duty near Newcastle, New Brunswick on October 14, 1935. He was the first RCMP Member to die as a result of an automobile accident. #RCMPNeverForget

We remember Cpl. John Lorne Halliday, who died from an accidental self-inflicted wound to the chest while stationed at Fort Simpson in the Northwest Territories on October 14, 1932. #RCMPNeverForget

“My why is simple: the athletes.” For Cpl. Jonathan Cormier, supporting Special Olympics is personal. As an RCMP Member and NPF Local Area Representative, he brought his commitment to inclusion and community to his role as a Guardian of the Flame for the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games. From his own experiences to the connections he’s built with athletes, Jonathan’s story highlights the impact Members can make in their communities. Read his story: npf-fpn.com/the_locker/my-wh…

Happy Thanksgiving from the National Police Federation. 🍁 Police officers across Canada work every day of the year, including holidays, to keep us safe. To our Members, to our colleagues in police services and associations across the country, and to your families: thank you for everything you do.

From major urban centres to some of Canada’s most remote communities, RCMP Members serve in vastly different environments across the country. Their work spans community policing, major investigations and across more than 150 specialized services, bringing expertise and capabilities when and where they’re needed. Want to learn more about our Members, the work they do and the realities of policing across Canada? Sign up today on Why We Serve to stay informed: whyweserve.ca/ -- Des grands centres urbains à certaines des collectivités les plus éloignées du Canada, les membres de la GRC exercent leurs fonctions dans des milieux très différents partout au pays. Leur travail englobe les services de police communautaires, les enquêtes majeures et plus de 150 services spécialisés, leur permettant de mettre leur expertise et leurs capacités à contribution là où elles sont nécessaires. Vous voulez en savoir plus sur nos membres, leur travail et les réalités du travail policier partout au Canada? Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui à Pourquoi Nous Servons pour rester informé : pourquoinousservons.ca/

We remember Cst. Douglas Bernard Anson, who was killed while investigating a domestic dispute near MacDowall, Saskatchewan. #RCMPNeverForget -- Nous nous souvenons du gend. Douglas Bernard Anson, qui a été tué alors qu’il menait une enquête au sujet d’une querelle de ménage près de Macdowall, en Saskatchewan. #GRCoublionsjamais

We remember Sgt. Robert James Schrader, who was killed while investigating a domestic dispute near MacDowall, Saskatchewan. #RCMPNeverForget -- Nous nous souvenons du serg. Robert James Schrader, qui a été tué alors qu’il menait une enquête au sujet d’une querelle de ménage près de MacDowall, en Saskatchewan. #GRCoublionsjamais