David A. Brown, Q.C., Counsel to Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg has been appointed to lead an independent investigation into allegations relating to RCMP pension and insurance plans.

The announcement was made today by the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, who commented “Today, we are pleased to be moving forward quickly on this issue by appointing Mr. Brown, who will help us get answers into allegations surrounding the RCMP pension and insurance plans. Canadians, and members of the RCMP, deserve nothing less.”

David's role in this investigation is to review allegations made relating to the RCMP’s handling of reports of mismanagement or irregularities in the administration of the RCMP’s pension and insurance plan.  The final report is to be submitted to the Minister of Public Safety and the President of the Treasury Board by June 15, 2007.

Click here to view David Brown's profile.

Click here to be redirected to the Public Safety Canada media release, entitled "Canada’s new government names investigator of RCMP pension allegations".

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