Top B.C. Mountie relieved of duties over unspecified allegations

RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald speaks about the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge B.C. during a news conference in Surrey, B.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

By The Canadian Press

Posted August 13, 2026 4:18 pm.

Last Updated August 13, 2026 4:35 pm.

RCMP say Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, the commanding officer for the force in British Columbia, has been relieved of his duties following unspecified allegations dating back to between 2016 and 2018.

A statement from RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme says the allegations were brought to the force’s attention recently and investigations are ongoing.

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