RCMP joins police union in accusing Alberta public safety minister of spreading misinformation [Video]

EDITOR’S NOTE:  A previous version of this story said the RCMP letter was obtained by Global News through a freedom-of-information request. The letter was obtained by Global News but not through FOI. 

One week after the union representing Mounties sent a letter to Alberta’s public safety minister to raise concerns about his recent comments on the state of rural policing, Global News has learned the commanding officer of the RCMP in the province also sent a letter to Mike Ellis about the same issue.

In a letter dated April 14, 2025 and obtained by Global News, RCMP Deputy Commissioner Rob Hill called it “alarming that incorrect information” was given by Ellis as he spoke in the Alberta legislature on April 10 during the second reading of Bill 49.

“It concerns me greatly as we routinely communicate and meet with ministry staff on all of the information you presented, along with many other issues, yet there were numerous …