Statement by Regina MPs Warren Steinley, Michael Kram, and Andrew Scheer on the Recommendations of the Nova Scotia Inquiry

 

For Immediate Release
March 31, 2023 

Statement by Regina MPs Warren Steinley, Michael Kram, and Andrew Scheer on the Recommendations of the Nova Scotia Inquiry 

First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with the 22 families who lost loved ones during the horrific tragedy in Nova Scotia three years ago. We hope the Mass Casualty Commission report has brought the families the closure and justice they deserve.  

Regarding the report’s recommendations, Regina‘s Conservative MPs are deeply concerned about the recommendation to close the RCMP training Depot division in Regina and build new facilities elsewhere. We are not convinced that changing the location of the training facility would improve RCMP incident response.  

RCMP Depot in Regina is a world-class police training facility. More than that, we have seen first-hand the impact of Depot on our city. Recruits support important cultural and charitable work in the community by helping with local fundraisers, participating in parades, and outreach work in schools. The annual RCMP Gala in Regina has raised millions of dollars for charities across our province. We are proud of the RCMP members who were trained in Regina and eagerly watch and cheer for their success as they fan out across the country to protect our citizens. 

While we welcome discussions to improve training models for police across Canada  so that they may better serve our communities and keep Canadians safe from those who would do them harm, we disagree that the RCMP training Depot division in Regina should be closed and training facilities moved to new locations elsewhere.  

The men and women that wear the red serge have been trained in our city since the mid-1800’s and are recognized as a Canadian symbol of justice, bravery, and valour around the world. We expect that the training of these heroes will continue and evolve in Regina for the next 200 years. Regina Conservative MPs will fight to make sure it remains so. We are always on Saskatchewan’s side. 

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