Current operations

Other international opportunities include:

• Canada's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York – Senior Police Advisor
• International Criminal Courts
• United Nations Institute for Training and Research
• UN Pre-Selection Assistance and Assessment Team Project

Mali

United Nations multidimensional integrated stabilization mission in Mali

This United Nations mission (MINUSMA):

• supports the implementation of the 2015 peace and reconciliation agreement
• contributes to security and the protection of civilians
• helps with the re-establishment of state authority and the rebuilding of the security sector
• provides training to civilian security forces
• provides mentorship
• directly supports police and military functions within Mali

European Union civilian training mission Sahel Mali

This mission in Mali provides training and strategic advice to Malian forces and the security forces of other G5 Sahel states (Mali, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad). It also provides capacity building and training to Malian and G5 Sahel (police).

Haiti

Currently, Canada participates in the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), which supports the Haitian National Police by providing mentoring and strategic advice to senior and middle-level management.

Ukraine

Canadian Police Mission in Ukraine – Bilateral Engagement

Currently, operations of the bilateral mission in Ukraine have been suspended due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Canada supports Ukraine's police reform through a bilateral engagement. Canadian police first began deploying in short-term train-the-trainer roles in July 2015. Longer-term deployments focusing on training and community policing began in June 2016.

Ukraine's police reform efforts will help the National Police of Ukraine to transform into a modern, accountable and transparent police service founded on internationally recognized standards and best practices, which includes the respect for human rights.

The objectives of Canada's bilateral mission are to support Ukraine's police reform efforts by:

• building the capacity, effectiveness and sustainability of Ukraine's police services including developing specialized areas of expertise
• increasing awareness of gender and human rights considerations

European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform

Through this mission, Canadian police provide strategic advice for the development of effective, sustainable, and accountable security services to help strengthen the rule of law in Ukraine.

West Bank

European Union Coordinating Office for Palestine Police Support

The European Union Coordinating Office for Palestine Police Support (EUPOL COPPS) helps the Palestinian Authority with policing and criminal justice.

Deployed police officers mentor members of the Palestinian Civil Police, specifically senior officials.

In their advisory role, Canadian police:

• assess the training needs of the Palestinian Civil Police
• help with training and equipping its members

The aim is to build the capacity of the Palestinian Civil Police as a security force, based on the principles of democratic policing, neutrality and community service.

Operation PROTEUS

Operation PROTEUS is Canada's contribution to the Office of the United States Security Coordinator in Jerusalem. As part of Operation Proteus, Canadian police work as police advisors to the security coordinator team. The security coordinator encourages coordination on security matters between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, and the efforts of the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank to build security capacity.

Operation PROTEUS also takes part in training programs for the Palestinian Authority Security Forces, notably the Palestinian Officer's Academy in Jericho. Instructors at the academy include international and Palestinian personnel. Canadian police officers and international instructors mentor the Palestinian instructors.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Canadian police take part in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in two ways:

1. The Specialized Police Team focuses on countering sexual and gender-based violence among vulnerable populations; and
2. The Individual Police Officers supports the MONUSCO mandate of protecting civilians and consolidating peace in the DRC.

Specialized police postings

United States

Canada's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York – Senior Police Advisor

The senior police advisor to the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations in New York acts as liaison and advisor on all matters related to Canada's police participation in UN peace operations. Deployed through Global Affairs Canada, the senior police advisor joins police advisors from around the world.

Netherlands, The Hague

International Criminal Courts

Canadian police officers work with an investigative team to bring to trial the most responsible perpetrators of the crimes under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.

Deployed in The Hague, Netherlands, Canadian investigators are often required to travel abroad to conduct field interviews.

Geneva, Switzerland

United Nations Institute for Training and Research

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) develops and delivers training to address the capacity development needs of individuals, organizations and institutions. Based in Geneva, Canadian police officers are required to travel to other countries to deliver training.

Other international opportunities

UN Pre-Selection Assistance and Assessment Team Project

Since September 2014, Canadian police have participated as instructors in the United Nations' Pre-Selection Assistance and Assessment Team training project.

The project provides police officers interested in serving on a UN mission with two weeks of training. They will:

• improve their language (English or French)
• enhance their shooting and driving skills
• learn about the UN context
• learn about passing a job interview

Date modified:

2022-06-21