There is now an investigation underway into allegations of assault and sexual abuse by RCMP members here in the north. 

Details of the allegations were made public last month, when a report from the Clean Environment Commission was published on the public outreach and review of the social impact of hydro development.  

The Manitoba RCMP has referred the investigation to the Independent Investigation Unit, who will be investigating.  

While the IIU will deal with investigating allegations that involve RCMP officers, any historical criminal allegations that involve Manitoba Hydro employees will be investigated by the Ontario Provincial Police. 

The OPP will be involved as there were criminal allegations where both Manitoba Hydro employees and RCMP members may have been present.