Alberta considers replacing RCMP with its own provincial police force

The Alberta government is moving forward with a study to see if the province can establish its own police force, rather than rely on contracting the RCMP for its policing services. But as David Akin explains, the controversial – and potentially costly — move could have national ramifications.

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