The Manitoba government says vacancy rates for RCMP positions funded through the Provincial Police Service Agreement have been cut by more than half over the past three years.

Justice Minister Matt Wiebe says the province has made significant investments in rural policing, including an additional $8 million in this year’s budget.

 The funding supports front-line officers and specialized units focused on serious and organized crime.

According to the province, vacancy rates have fallen from nearly 22 per cent in October 2023 to less than 10 per cent in 2026.

Officials say 110 new officers joined the Manitoba RCMP during the 2025-26 fiscal year, helping improve staffing levels across the province.