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How would you feel about Canada switching to provincial/territorial/indigenous police forces? (self.askacanadian)

submitted 1 week ago by Sunshine to c/askacanadian

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This would come after the abolishing of the RCMP.

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[–] swordgeek 5 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Fuck no.

The RCMP is problematic to say the least, both from a historical perspective and also their modern practices.

But provincial forces are worse, and can too easily controlled by partisan governments. Just look at what Smith is trying to do here in Alberta.

[–] Sunshine 1 points 2 days ago

I disagree as it allows provinces to set higher standards and guarantees safety from a potential fascist take over the federal government in 4 years having all the power without oversight. Wab Kinew would do a phenomenal job in reforming the police and BC used to have one but then one provincial government ended it overnight without the consultation of the people. I’m sure the people of Newfoundland & Labrador and New Brunswick would appreciate having more say in holding the cops accountable.

I want indigenous people to police themselves not some randos from the rcmp barging into their lands oppressing them in favour of resource development.

[–] skozzii 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Provincial forces being too strong does worry me as well, but as long as they are not militarized it might not be so bad. I wish people were a bit more wise to the bad people in our political system like Smith though. This whole politics as a team sport needs to end, "lifelong conservative or liberal" or whatever shouldn't even be a thing..