Janet Merlo, a former Mountie in Nanaimo, B.C., was a plaintiff in the 2015 class-action lawsuit against the RCMP over sexual harassment and gender discrimination.

 A woman is taking the permanent helm of the RCMP for the first time ever, a move Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says will promote gender equality at an organization plagued by complaints of sexual discrimination and workplace bullying.

Sources say the prime minister will name Brenda Lucki as the new commissioner of the Mounties during a visit to the RCMP training academy at Regina's Depot division, where Lucki is currently the commanding officer.