RCMP watchdog postpones report from 3-year review on B.C. protest policing due to snap election

First Nations leaders and civil liberties advocates are worried as the RCMP's oversight body delayed a long-awaited report on protest policing in British Columbia, originally set to be released after a three-year review. The postponement is due to the unexpected snap election, which has disrupted the usual political schedule. This delay is particularly significant as it impacts the scrutiny of police actions during protests, raising concerns about civil rights protections and the accountability of law enforcement. The timing of the report's release could have been crucial amidst ongoing tensions and advocacy for reform.