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Section II - Analysis of Program Activities by Strategic Outcome
Analysis by Program Activity
In order to work towards achieving its strategic outcome, the Committee carries on two program activities.
Strategic Outcome: The RCMP External Review Committee aims to positively influence the manner in which labour relations issues are addressed within the RCMP
Program Activity 1: Independent and impartial case review
| 2008-2009 * | 2009-2010 | 2010-2011 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,189 | 858 | 858 |
| 2008-2009* | 2009-2010 | 2010-2011 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | 6 |
* 1 FTE is for 9/12th of the year.
The Committee can dispose of matters referred to it by the RCMP either on the basis of the material in the record or following a hearing. In conducting its review of matters referred to it, the Committee attempts to achieve timeliness and quality in its recommendations, and a balance amongst the many complex and different interests involved. It strives to ensure that the principles of administrative and labour law are respected and the remedial approach indicated by the RCMP Act is followed. In each case, the Committee must consider the public interest and ensure that members of the RCMP are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
The Committee’s focus on effectiveness and efficiency in both its case review process and management functions will assist it to achieve this result.
The statutory mandate of the Committee in the RCMP Act is case review and it is in this respect that program activity 1 supports priority 1.
| Expected Result | Indicator | Date to Achieve Target |
|---|---|---|
| Parties and RCMP Commissioner are provided with an independent review of the dispute to facilitate transparent and accountable dispute resolution | Percentage of cases where findings and recommendations are issued | ongoing |
| A body of findings and recommendations is created to assist RCMP Level I Adjudicators, parties, RCMP Commissioner and staff representatives to interpret legislation, regulations and policy | Number of times legislative, regulatory or policy interpretative guidance provided in findings and recommendations | ongoing |
| Identification of areas for legislative, regulatory or policy change/clarification | Number of recommendations for change/clarification provided in findings and recommendations | ongoing |
Program Activity 2: Outreach and information dissemination
| 2008-2009 | 2009-2010 | 2010-2011 |
|---|---|---|
| 296 | 214 | 858 |
| 2008-2009 * | 2009-2010 | 2010-2011 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 |
* 1 FTE is for 9/12th of the year.
The Committee ensures that its findings and recommendations in each case are clearly explained for the parties and the RCMP Commissioner. Summaries of the findings and recommendations in each case, as well as articles of interest on the role of the Committee, relevant legal principles and information on related issues, are distributed widely. Communication and outreach tools include: a quarterly publication (Communiqué), including the most recent case summaries, updates, and legal principles; a Website with timely inclusion of publications and case summaries; the annual report and other government accountability documents; and presentations, meetings, training and other outreach activities.
The Committee strives to make information available in a timely and accessible way, with the objective of influencing in a positive way the RCMP labour relations environment, and contributing knowledge and ideas to the disciplines of administrative and labour law.
Part of the Committee work is dedicated to program activity 2, and in this way it supports priority 2.
| Expected Result | Indicator | Date to Achieve Target |
|---|---|---|
| Make available information to the public on labour relations issues within the RCMP to support accountability and transparency | Subscriptions levels for quarterly Communiqué; subscriptions levels for annual report; Website traffic; volume of request for information | ongoing |
| Increase awareness of labour relations issues and resolutions within RCMP Policy | Website access statistics; subscription and distribution data; number of requests for information; number of outreach events | ongoing |