Summary
"As has been outlined throughout the Commission’s report, the actions of RCMP members in the context of the 2010 G8 and G20 Summits were, in a general sense, reasonable and appropriate. Planning was thorough, and the structure of intelligence operations and use made of gathered information were appropriate, with attention paid to ensuring the rights of demonstrators. No incidents of unreasonable force by RCMP members were identified. The involvement of RCMP POUs in the kettling of individuals downtown was found by the Commission to be reasonable; while kettling itself is inconsistent with RCMP policy, the POUs reasonably acted pursuant to the direction of another police agency."--Conclusion.
Contents
1. Overview -- 2. The complaint and public interest investigation -- 3. Other reviews relating to the Summits -- 4. Methodology of the Commission's investigation -- 5. Commission's review of the facts surrounding the events -- 5.1. First issue: G8 and G20 Summits security planning -- 5.1.1. Background -- 5.1.2. Legislative framework -- 5.1.3. The Integrated Security Unit -- 5.1.4. Planning principles -- 5.1.5. Specific aspects of planning -- 5.2. Second issue: intelligence -- 5.2.1. Intelligence in the planning process -- 5.2.2. Undercover operations -- 5.2.3. Event Monitoring Units -- 5.3. Third issue: use of force, detentions and arrests -- 5.3.1. Jurisdiction -- 5.3.2. Public Order Units -- 5.3.3. Specific incidents of arrest, detention and use of force -- 5.3.4. Individual complaints received by the Commission -- 5.4. Fourth issue: Eastern Avenue detention facilities -- Appendix A. Initial complaint letter from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association -- Appendix B. Terms of reference of the Public Interest Investigation -- Appendix C. Summary of findings and recommendations -- Appendix D. Legal Opinion: Jurisdiction of Authority at the 2010 G8/G20 Summits -- Appendix E. G8/G20 Integrated Security Unit -- Appendix F. Incident Command System.