RCMP Members are a cornerstone of safety, trust, and service to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians – keeping you safe since 1949.

As communities in Newfoundland and Labrador grow, so does the need for well-resourced RCMP policing. It’s time to ensure the RCMP receives fair, balanced funding – just like the RNC – so rural and remote communities get the support they need and deserve.

RCMP Members’ Commitment is Unwavering. Their Presence is Essential.

With nearly 470 dedicated RCMP Members serving over 650 communities, the RCMP protects more than 55% of NL’s population, serving across 80% of its landmass.

From major crime response to youth mentorship and mental health support, RCMP Members are more than officers, they’re coaches, volunteers, and neighbours.

Their impact goes beyond the badge – helping build safe, connected, and thriving communities across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Comparing Investment Between the RCMP and RNC

Support for the NL RCMP has not kept up with other policing agencies in the province:

Over the past three years, RCMP budgets grew just 15% compared to 22% for the RNC, even though RCMP Members serve larger, more complex areas with higher crime severity.
Calls for service (2019-2023) to the NL RCMP, which primarily polices rural/remote regions, increased by 12%, while RNC calls, serving mainly urban areas, increased 8%.
Mental health calls to the RCMP rose by 70% during the same period.

It’s time to ensure fair, sustained provincial investment – for RCMP Members and the people in the communities they serve.

Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Support their RCMP Members

The latest public opinion polling from Pollara Strategic Insights (August 2025) shows that:

of residents in RCMP-served areas are satisfied with RCMP policing services.

say the RCMP is visible in their community.

agree that before any changes to local policing, there needs to be detailed accounting of costs and impacts to service levels.

agree that there also needs to be extensive public consultation with communities impacted.

say the RCMP’s role in the province should either receive the same or more provincial budget funding than the RNC.

The Value of the RCMP Model

Through the Provincial Police Service Agreement, NL residents benefit from a cost-sharing model where the federal government covers 30% of RCMP policing costs – saving the province around $32 million every year. That’s money that can be reinvested in hospitals, schools, roads, and other vital services.

Plus, the RCMP brings specialized policing expertise that supports not just RCMP communities, but also assists the RNC, enhancing public safety across the province, including:

Major Crime Units

Emergency Response Teams (ERT)

Forensic Identification Services (FIS)

The RCMP’s integrated, national model brings unparalleled resources, experience, and flexibility to the province, allowing the NL RCMP to draw on Members, equipment and services from across Canada.

Let’s support our NL RCMP Members today and in the future!