Budgetary Allocation for the Sexual Assault Review Team

Brief Description

Through 2018 budget, the federal government committed funding for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's (RCMP) to: establish the Sexual Assault Review Team (SART), complete an expanded review of sexual assault files from 2015-2017 coded as ‘unfounded’ and ‘not cleared by charge’, and provide accountability across the force for investigations. The funding also provides for the establishment of an external advisory committee, better supports for victims, and the development of training.