- Giuliano Zaccardelli
] The matter was investigated by the CPC the external review body of RCMP members' conduct. The report of the commissioner concluded that there was no evidence to suggest Zaccardelli deliberately meddled with the electoral process. The chair of the CPC judged Zaccardelli and other RCMP members having acted in an "inappropriate" manner by not cooperating with the external investigation. [cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/03/31/rcmp-incometrust.html|title=Income trust report finds no proof of RCMP wrongdoing|publisher=CBC News|date=
31 March 2008 |accessdate=2008-03-31]Controversy over Maher Arar file
Zaccardelli's role in the affair of
Maher Arar has been the subject of intense speculation and controversy. Members of the House of Commons Committee on Public Safety and National Security have called his testimony in this matter "contradictory", with Liberal MPMark Holland saying "We've now got Mr. Zaccardelli in my opinion perjuring himself before a parliamentary committee." The contradictions were with respect to what he knew at the time and what he told government ministers. [cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2006/12/06/zaccardelli.html|title=RCMP's embattled chief quits over Arar testimony|publisher=CBC News|date=6 December 2006 |accessdate=2006-12-06] Zaccardelli resigned from his post as Commissioner onDecember 6 , effective December 15,2006 . Prime MinisterStephen Harper announced in the House of Commons that Zaccardelli had resigned. "Today, Commissioner Zaccardelli submitted his resignation to me and I have accepted it," Harper said. "The commissioner has indicated to me that it would be in the best interests of the RCMP to have new leadership as this great organization faces challenges in the future." [cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2006/12/06/zaccardelli.html|title=RCMP's embattled chief quits over Arar testimony|publisher=CBC News|date=6 December 2006 |accessdate=2006-12-06]Controversy over RCMP's pension and insurance plans
In March 2007, RCMP officers testified before the Public Accounts Committee that they had grave questions about the handling of the funds and that they believed senior officers were to blame. They alleged fund misappropriation and nepotism and that senior RCMP management covered up the problems. [cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/03/28/rcmp-allegations.html|title=RCMP officers accuse top ranks of coverup|publisher=CBC News|date=
28 March 2007 |accessdate=2007-04-16] In testimony before the Committee Zaccardelli rejected accusations that he was involved in a cover up of alleged irregularities, fraud and abuse involving the RCMP's pension and insurance plans. [cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/04/15/zaccardelli-testimony.html|title=Zaccardelli denies coverup in RCMP pension fund scandal|publisher=CBC News|date=16 April 2007 |accessdate=2007-04-16]Other controversies
Prior to Arar Affair Zaccardelli had previously called attention to himself, when shortly after becoming Commissioner, purchased with taxpayers' money a $1000 pair of riding boots instead of using the standard issue boots provided to other members of the Force.Fact|date=October 2007
Honours
* Principal Commander of the
Order of Merit of the Police Forces , 2002
* Commander of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem
*125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal
*Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal , 2002
* RCMP Long Service Medal
* Officer of the FrenchLégion d'honneur , 2003
*Commemorative Medal for the Centennial of Saskatchewan , 2005
*Alberta Centennial Medal , 2005
* Grand Officer, Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, 2005.References
External links
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20060207015354/http://www.rcmp.ca/exec_bios/zaccardelli_e.htm Cache of RCMP biography]
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