The RCMP has been ordered by Public Safety Minister Vic Toews to quickly rework a plan to address gender bias in the force.
In a letter obtained by CBC News, Toews is demanding that RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson rewrite a report addressing gender inequality in the force.
Toews expresses frustration that he did not receive an action plan from Paulson that "we (you and I, the RCMP and the Government) could present to Canadians." Instead, Toews only received an analysis of the existing situation within the force.
Paulson's original report on the state of women within the force did not surprise Toews.
"In many ways the analysis confirmed issues that we have all known to exist within the force," he wrote.
Now, Toews calls for a plan with "specific, objectively measurable, milestones" to be sent to him by Dec. 11.
Toews says the RCMP needs to recruit more women, with the goal of having women make up at least 30 per cent of the force. He also wants to see more women promoted within the RCMP's ranks.
Currently, there are about 15,000 male and about 4,000 female officer. The majority of the women officers have lower ranks.
Toews also says the RCMP needs to reduce the number of harassment complaints, and address any complaints more quickly.
Paulson promised to rid force of 'bad apples'
Paulson has often spoke about his commitment to end sexual harassment in the force, and to hire and promote more women.
The RCMP appointed Paulson as the new commissioner last November, after allegations of sexual harassment within the force first emerged.
Cpl. Catherine Galliford, the RCMP's former spokeswoman, filed a 115-page internal complaint, which she shared with CBC News. Galliford said she faced constant sexual advances from several senior officers from 1991 until 2007, when she took sick leave.
Galliford's story prompted several other female Mounties to come forward, resulting in a federal investigation and multiple lawsuits against the RCMP.
After he became commissioner, Paulson said he would rid the RCMP of "bad apples."
But Toews is demanding Paulson take action on his comments to address the gender bias within the force.
"The time for review and report in relation to this issue has passed," wrote Toews. "Now is the time for action."
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