I am writing in reference to the article "The RCMP need to make changes" by Trudy Klassen. I agree with majority of the article except the part about the RCMP having one of the most diverse workplaces.
I am not sure where that information is coming from but there are a number of diversity reports that advise the RCMP are one of the least diverse work forces. One recent article said their diversity numbers have remained stagnant since 2018, I believe. They haven’t been able to recruit an Inuk officer in 15 years.
The NDP and Liberals have all been all over the RCMP to increase diversity, as it has been shown numerous times that diversity is strength and where else better to have it than policing, which need to adapt to a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
We should not be getting on them about this initiative of increasing diversity, we should encourage them to set the example of diversity in the workforce for all.
Mike Eaglechild
Lethbridge
