The MPCC’s mandate is to contribute to maintaining high standards with respect to the conduct of Military Police members in the performance of their policing duties and functions, and to ensure the integrity of Military Police investigations. The MPCC believes in impartiality, integrity, objectivity, and respect for rights of individuals. The MPCC fulfills its mandate and mission by exercising the following responsibilities:

An administrative tribunal with quasi-judicial powers, independent from the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

• Adjudicates applications for review and appeal under the Pension Act, Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act - Part 3 and the War Veterans Allowance Act 
• Makes decisions regarding duty-related pension applications under the authority of the

• Ensures that CSIS powers to intrude on people's privacy are used legally and appropriately, in order to protect Canadians’ rights and freedoms.
• Investigates complaints by individuals or groups through a quasi-judicial hearing presided over by a Committee Member assisted by staff

• The CPC is not part of the RCMP
• Investigates complaints from a member of the public that concerns the conduct of an RCMP member while performing a policing duty or function
• Reports and makes findings and recommendations aimed at correcting and preventing recurring policing problems

• The BCRB must take into account the safety of the public, which is the paramount consideration. It also takes into account the mental condition of the accused, the reintegration of the accused into society, and the other needs of the accused.
• An accused has the right to be represented by counsel (a lawyer). Under the Criminal Code, the review board may assign counsel if required in the interests of justice.

• Grants, denies, cancels, terminates or revokes day parole and full parole for people convicted and serving jail time, and authorizes or approves temporary absences
• Provides victims with information and facilitates their participation in the parole process
• The PBC may order, refuse to order, or revoke record suspensions (formerly known as pardons), including an expedited process for simple cannabis conviction records