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Updated 2026-06-18 00:57

appeared at the cabinet-level position in Canada from 1892 to 2005, originally serving to assist the Attorney General and the Minister of Justice. inspired by the British Solicitor General tradition. The office prevented, detected and investigated offences against federal statutes. to maintain law and order, and prevent, detect and investigate crime in the provinces, territories and municipalities where the Force has a...

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to: prevent, detect and investigate offences against federal statutes; maintain law and order, and prevent, detect and investigate crime in the provinces, territories and municipalities where the Force has a policing contract; provide investigative and protective services to other federal departments and agencies; and provide all Canadian law enforcement agencies with … The Department’s creation in 1966 was based on the need to provide stronger support to the Solicitor General in providing...

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