RCMP commissioner Bob Paulson to retire in June

Canada’s top Mountie is getting set to retire, ending a 32-year career in the force to focus on his family.

Bob Paulson confirmed the news in a message sent to all staff on Monday morning, a copy of which was later obtained by Global News.

He has served as RCMP commissioner for five years. His last day on the job will be June 30.

Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale confirmed the news and offered his thanks to Paulson Monday morning.

Over the last few years, Paulson’s main focus has been on addressing systemic harassment and sexual misconduct in the RCMP. His message on Monday addressed those efforts, saying they must continue.

He also pledged that the force will continue to focus on its mental health strategy, and pointed to safety and training questions arising from the murder of Mounties in Moncton in 2014.

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The tough list of issues will land on his successor’s desk and make for what Paulson calls a “busy and challenging spring.”

“But we will — as we do — persevere in order that we can keep delivering on our primary mission — keeping Canadians safe and secure,” he wrote to staff.

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“As I said when I was first appointed Commissioner in 2011, it is a profound honour and a privilege to be able to serve in this great Force along side the good men and women who come to work each day and commit to this vital mission.”