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Robin Percival, media relations officer for the RCMP含羞草研究社檚 National Communications Services, said this matches the benefits that were extended to public service employees through the Public Service Health Care Plan on July 1, 2023.

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Percival said these 含羞草研究社漜rucial含羞草研究社� benefits are representative of an effort to 含羞草研究社渃ontinue to work towards an RCMP that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment for all.含羞草研究社�