Conduct Case MPCC‑2023‑014 Summary

In June 2023, the complainant requested that the Military Police Complaints Commission (MPCC) review his complaint concerning Military Police handling of his complaint about alleged abuse of authority in a recruitment process in 2021. Specifically, he states that the military police did not carry out a proper investigation and did not provide him with updates as they should have.

In the first instance, the Office of Professional Standards (PS) of the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal (CFPM) concluded in June 2023 that the Military Police’s investigation was thorough and properly addressed the complainant’s concerns. They also determined that the complainant was not entitled to updates on the investigation, since disclosure to a “third-party complainant” is restricted.

After reviewing the documents on file, the MPCC concluded that military police properly exercised their discretion as it was consistent with applicable laws and orders and that they thoroughly investigated the complainant’s allegations. The complainant was not the victim in this case and, therefore, was not entitled to detailed updates about the investigation due to privacy concerns.

However, to ensure transparency and consistency, the MPCC recommended that the military police clarify its relevant policies to ensure all complainants are notified about the closure of their files. If a decision is made not to notify a complainant about file closure, the reasons for this choice should be clearly documented in the file. The CFPM accepted this recommendation.

Date modified:

2025-12-16