367:, who left the force rocked by scandal and in crisis. Reaction to Elliott's appointment was mixed. Public perceptions are that the force's problems are rooted in its institutional culture and many felt that someone from outside the Canadian policing milieu and "free of loyalties" was necessary to effect necessary change. Many on the force, however, believe that one of their own, someone "who understands the force's unique culture and structure was needed to clean up the organization."
453:(or King's Counsel during the reign of a male sovereign), a lawyer appointed by letters patent to be one of "Her Majesty's Counsel learned in the law". While Ontario has ceased appointments to the rank of Queen's Counsel, membership continues to exist in various provinces within Canada and Commonwealth countries around the world. Privileges of membership include sitting within the Bar of court.
316:. The secretariat provides support and secretariat services to the Cabinet Committee for Foreign Affairs and Security (formerly the Cabinet Committee on Security, Public Health and Emergencies), in addition to the Advisory Council on National Security who provides confidential expert advice to the Government through the National Security Advisor on issues related to national security.
300:. The Safety and Security Branch of Transport Canada is responsible for the development and enforcement of regulations and national standards, as well as for the implementation of monitoring, testing, and inspections, which contribute to safety and security in the aviation, marine, rail and road modes of transport.
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honours a career of exceptional service or distinctive merit displayed by the men and women of the
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and international police cooperation. As head of INTERPOL's UN office, the
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Canadian national honour since 1990, recognizing charitably minded men and women whose philanthropy is expressed principally through its two foundations, the St. John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem and St. John Ambulance. Elliott was installed an Officer of the Order of St. John in 2008.
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As a civilian appointment, Elliott never wore the RCMP uniform during his time as
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344:, alongside Suzanne Hurtubise, Deputy Minister of Public Safety. In his role, Elliott assumed responsibility for several key branches within the department, including the Policing, Law Enforcement and Interoperability Branch, and the Emergency Management and National Security Branch.
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training in order to maintain the safety of others but did not meet the standard an RCMP cadet would have to meet. A large number of members believed this was a contradiction of his own words that he would not wear a uniform he did not earn.
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