Military Police Complaints Commission of Canada
The Military Police Complaints Commission of Canada (MPCC) is a civilian, quasi-judicial oversight agency that operates at arm’s length from the Government of Canada. The Commission reviews and investigates complaints concerning military police conduct and investigates allegations of interference in military police investigations. It reports its findings and makes recommendations directly to the military police and national defence leadership. As a federal institution, it is part of the Defence portfolio for reporting purposes.
Bouchard (Phoenix pay system) class action:
On April 15, 2025, the Superior Court of Quebec approved the Bouchard class action settlement agreement. Eligible class members have until October 24, 2025, to submit a claim for damages caused by the Phoenix pay system.
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April 29, 2024 - News Release
The 2023 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament by The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence.
Orton Public Interest Hearing (MPCC-2024-037)
The Military Police Complaints Commission (MPCC) has announced it will hold a Public Interest Hearing to examine a conduct complaint that the military police were negligent during a welfare check of a member of the Canadian Forces who was later found to have died by suicide.
Proposed Bill to Enhance Independent Civilian Oversight of the Military Police
The MPCC Chairperson Me Tammy Tremblay sent a letter to the Minister of National Defence, highlighting the challenges in civilian oversight of the military police.
Whelan Public Interest Investigation (MPCC‑2024‑047)
The MPCC is conducting a PII into a complaint about the handling of a sexual assault investigation by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS).
The MPCC has established a practice notice on the disclosure of information and/or materials relevant to complaints. This practice notice came into effect on February 20, 2025.
Services and information
Practice Notices
This section provides access to practice notices issued by the MPCC.
How to make a complaint
Learn how to file a complaint.
Complaint form
Access the MPCC complaint form.
Conduct complaint process
Learn about the conduct complaint process.
Interference complaint process
Learn about the interference complaint process.
Request for review
Request a review of the complaint.
The Military Police
An overview of the Military Police.
Case Summaries
This section provides access to case summaries giving a description of the cases we dealt with since the MPCC opened its doors in December 1999.
Public Interest Cases
This section provides access to the public interest investigations and hearings conducted by the MPCC, including the Chairperson’s final reports.
Laws and Regulations
The legislative mandate of the Military Police Complaints Commission is found in Part IV of the National Defence Act (NDA). Additional regulations under the NDA are also relevant to the Commission's activities.
General enquiries
What we are doing
Laws and Regulations
Publications
Corporate information
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