In the first article, dated
"As presented by the CBC this statement is both false and misleading," said
Despite what has been reported, the CBC is well aware of the RCMP's involvement and even referred to it in a prior story it published:
- From a
February 5, 2019 CBC story: "RCMP said they are assisting in the investigation, along with Employment Safety Standards Canada and the B.C. Coroners Service."
The RCMP also issued a press release on
As a matter of law, the RCMP has jurisdiction throughout
- Pursuant to section 18 (a) of the RCMP Act, it is the duty of RCMP officers to investigate offences against the laws of
Canada and the laws in force in any province. Section 11.1 (1) of the RCMP Act provides that every RCMP officer is a peace officer in every part ofCanada and has all the powers, authority, protection, and privileges that a peace officer has by law. By virtue of the RCMP Act the RCMP not only have jurisdiction to investigate offences that occur on CP property but are duty-bound to do so.
This overlapping jurisdiction is further acknowledged by the
The CBC has a duty to ensure its reports are accurate and not misleading and should immediately correct its stories. Furthermore, the B.C. RCMP media team confirmed to CP that it is available to speak to the CBC and can assist with any required clarifications on jurisdiction and authority and are available at 778 290 2929.
"To be clear, the RCMP was immediately on-site post incident and the RCMP always has the legal authority and jurisdiction to investigate as it sees fit," Creel said.
CP has cooperated and continues to cooperate fully with all investigations and inquiries from regulatory and law enforcement agencies. Despite assertions from the CBC that investigations have concluded, they remain active, particularly by the TSB and
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