RCMP Spied on Indigenous Leaders: Apology, Inquiry Demanded

0:00It's March 28th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Toronto News Today, local news powered by AI. A recent CBC investigation revealed nearly 6,000 declassified documents showing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police spied on hundreds of indigenous leaders and groups starting in the late 1960s. This surveillance was run by the RCMP Security Service until 1984 when it shifted to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Here this week, RCMP Commissioner Mike Duhame issued a written statement expressing regret over the program. Métis National Council President Victoria Prudent called the findings disturbing, but not surprising, given the tense history with the Mounties. She seized the statement as a first step, but once a formal public apology backed by real action to rebuild trust. Indigenous leaders worry this could still be happening today and are pushing for a full inquiry, plus release of up to 100,000 more pages, from 300 to 400 files.

1:00Meanwhile, the Prime Minister said there should be a public apology, and the public safety minister is setting up meetings with affected communities. The RCMP plans to keep addressing its past, while various indigenous groups, work towards stronger ties and accountability, underscoring the long road to. Reconciliation in Canada