Related to RCMP: CSIS. Acronym. Definition. RCMP. Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

What is the difference between RCMP and police?

As Canada's national police service, the RCMP are primarily responsible for enforcing federal laws throughout Canada, whereas general law and order including the enforcement of the Criminal Code and applicable provincial legislation is constitutionally the responsibility of the provinces and territories.

What is RCMP in Canada?

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), formerly (until 1920) North West Mounted Police, byname Mounties, Canada's federal police force. It is also the provincial and criminal police establishment in all provinces except Ontario and Quebec and the only police force in the Yukon and Northwest territories.