Justin Bourque
Crown says Moncton shooting deaths, injuries could have been avoided
The RCMP is accused of failing to provide its members with enough information, instruction, equipment and training to adequately handle the rampage. Continue reading
Mountie holds RCMP commissioner ‘personally responsible’ for deaths in Moncton rampage
Cpl. Patrick Bouchard says when he read the commissioners testimony he decided to post an open letter on his Facebook page. Continue reading
RCMP commissioner worried rifles would ‘distance’ Mounties from public, N.B. trial hears
Paulson took the stand at the force’s Labour Code trial in Moncton, N.B., and said he worried the weapons could create tension between the public and officers. Continue reading
RCMP Commissioner to take stand at force’s labour trial in New Brunswick
Paulson declined comment as he entered the court. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Tip-toeing around the T-word in wake of Manchester attack
U.S. President Trump has reignited the debate as to what to call those who carry out acts of terror under the guise of religious ideology. Continue reading
Number of elements to consider before arming officers with carbines, RCMP labour trial hears
The RCMP’s first 375 carbines were delivered to the force in March 2013. Continue reading
RCMP labour trial hears that carbines were a ‘high priority’ for Mounties
Carbine rifles were not available during Justin Bourque’s June 4, 2014, rampage, and Crown witnesses have testified the weapons could have made a difference in the shootings Continue reading
RCMP labour trial hears that Mounties showed due diligence on deploying rifles
Carbine rifles were not available the night of the Moncton Shooting, and Crown witnesses have testified the weapons could have made a difference. Continue reading
RCMP labour trial hears that no one took command during Moncton shooting rampage
The court heard from expert that few front-line supervisors were trained to take control of such situations at the time. Continue reading
Training expert says Moncton shooting response was inconsistent
A police training expert has told the RCMP’s Labour Code trial that some of the actions of officers responding to a 2014 shooting rampage were consistent with their training, while others caused him concern. Continue reading
