The growing conflict between settlers and the Métis, coupled with the horrific Cypress Hills massacre on June 1st, 1873, forced Canada to face the problem of lawlessness in the territories. The North West Mounted Police was formed August 30th, 1873.
The RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) as it is called today, and affectionately called "Mounties", remains as Canada 's prestigious unique national police force.
The red serge is the formal dress of the Mounties.
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The growing conflict between settlers and the Métis, coupled with the horrific Cypress Hills massacre on June 1st, 1873, forced Canada to face the problem of lawlessness in the territories. The North West Mounted Police was formed August 30th, 1873.
The red serge is the formal dress of the Mounties. 
