Canadian Culture: #16. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) 👮‍♂️ Did you know Canada’s most famous police force wears bright red uniforms and rides horses? The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or Mounties, are one of Canada’s most recognizable symbols. They were created in 1873 as the North-West Mounted Police, tasked with bringing law and order to the western territories. Known for their scarlet tunics, wide-brimmed Stetson hats, and horseback patrols, the RCMP symbolize honesty, integrity,

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