The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (CRCC) is currently looking into events surrounding the death of Colten Boushie. Boushie, a resident of the Red Pheasant First Nation, was shot and killed on a farm near Biggar in 2016.

The CRCC  receives complaints from the public pertaining to RCMP members conduct. The CRCC reviews cases when claimants are not satisfied with the RCMP’s handling of their cases and is not a part of the RCMP itself.

‘The CRCC was created by Parliament in 1988, to ensures that public complaints made about the conduct of RCMP members are examined fairly and impartially.’

Kate McDerby, Director, Strategic Communications & Outreach for the Commission, said via email, “The CRCC expects to complete its Chair-Initiated Complaint and Public Interest Investigation into the RCMP’s investigation of the death of Colten Boushie by the end of this calendar year and provide this report to the RCMP.”

According to a news release on the CRCC’s website, areas that are being investigated include whether RCMP members or other persons involved in the matter conducted a reasonable investigation into the death of Mr. Boushie; and whether the conduct of RCMP members or other persons involved in this matter amounted to discrimination on the basis of race or perceived race.

McDerby confirmed once this report has been reviewed by the RCMP, the RCMP Commissioner responds in writing, identifying which recommendations the RCMP will act on. If no action is to be taken, the Commissioner must provide reasons.